Amit Sutha
Chief Executive Officer | Activating creativity, predictive data, and modern media ecosystems to drive commercial success.
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A hands-on builder with a career arc focused on turning creative attention into buying behavior at the intersection of media, entertainment, data, technology, and culture.As CEO of Publicis Groupe Malaysia, the primary focus is turning integration into a distinct operating advantage: - Where creativity sharpens media performance. - Where data builds consumer profiles that strengthen storytelling. - Where CRM and audience intelligence drive personalisation at scale. - Where turning on content and influence drives consumer action to deliver business goals.For me, the real satisfaction comes from making teams and their capabilities move together, commercially and culturally... not just have them coexist or compete.From leading at local, regional, and global levels, founding agencies and new products, running complex networks, and building global content and influencer businesses inside holding companies - the constant has been transformation that actually lands… in revenue, relevance, and results.A strategist by training and an operator by instinct. The belief is that modern CEOs need to think and behave like owners… close to clients, close to teams, close to the work, and accountable for outcomes, not just ideas.Before you take any of this at face value, I’d encourage you to read my recommendations. They’re written by people who’ve worked with me, reported to me, or trusted me with their brands… and they’ll give you an honest picture. The ultimate motivation is building a resilient, human organisation and helping partner companies grow through work that blends intelligence, creativity, and execution.
Career Timeline
- Publicis GroupeCurrent2025–Present· 1 yr 9 mos
- President, Chief Executive OfficerCurrent2025–Present
- Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia2025–Present
- Dec 2023–2025· 1 yr 1 mo
- Global President @ IPG McCann Content StudiosDec 2023–2025
- Nov 2023–2025· 1 yr 2 mos
- Global President @ IPG McCann Content StudiosNov 2023–2025
- Nov 2020–Nov 2023· 3 yrs
- Global Chief Client Officer & Global President Addressable Content @ IPG MediabrandsNov 2020–Nov 2023
- May 2020–Dec 2023· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Global Chief Client Officer & Global President Addressable Content @ IPG MediabrandsMay 2020–Dec 2023
- Oct 2014–2021· 6 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Executive Officer @ IPG UMOct 2014–2021
- Oct 2014–2021· 6 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Executive Officer @ IPG EnsembleOct 2014–2021
- Oct 2013–May 2020· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Executive Officer @ IPG UMOct 2013–May 2020
- Oct 2013–May 2020· 6 yrs 7 mos
- Chief Executive Officer @ IPG EnsembleOct 2013–May 2020
- 2012–Oct 2014· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Manager, Operations, Country2012–Oct 2014
- 2011–Oct 2013· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Manager, Operations, Country2011–Oct 2013
- 2008–Oct 2013· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Chief Strategy Officer2008–Oct 2013
- 2004–2008· 4 yrs
- Planning Director2004–2008
- 1999–2004· 5 yrs
- Strategy Planner1999–2004
- 1999–2004· 5 yrs
- Strategy Planner1999–2004
- 1997–1999· 2 yrs
- Manager, Accounts1997–1999
Education
MBA
University of MumbaiBE
Electrical Engineering
University of Mumbai