Amit Sutha

Amit Sutha

Chief Executive Officer | Activating creativity, predictive data, and modern media ecosystems to drive commercial success.

Publicis Groupe•Malaysia

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • 2025–Present· 1 yr 9 mos
    • President, Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      2025–Present
    • Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia
      2025–Present
  • Dec 2023–2025· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Global President @ IPG McCann Content Studios
      Dec 2023–2025
  • Nov 2023–2025· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Global President @ IPG McCann Content Studios
      Nov 2023–2025
  • Nov 2020–Nov 2023· 3 yrs
    • Global Chief Client Officer & Global President Addressable Content @ IPG Mediabrands
      Nov 2020–Nov 2023
  • May 2020–Dec 2023· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Global Chief Client Officer & Global President Addressable Content @ IPG Mediabrands
      May 2020–Dec 2023
  • Oct 2014–2021· 6 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer @ IPG UM
      Oct 2014–2021
  • Oct 2014–2021· 6 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer @ IPG Ensemble
      Oct 2014–2021
  • Oct 2013–May 2020· 6 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer @ IPG UM
      Oct 2013–May 2020
  • Oct 2013–May 2020· 6 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer @ IPG Ensemble
      Oct 2013–May 2020
  • 2012–Oct 2014· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Manager, Operations, Country
      2012–Oct 2014
  • 2011–Oct 2013· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Manager, Operations, Country
      2011–Oct 2013
  • 2008–Oct 2013· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • Chief Strategy Officer
      2008–Oct 2013
  • 2004–2008· 4 yrs
    • Planning Director
      2004–2008
  • 1999–2004· 5 yrs
    • Strategy Planner
      1999–2004
  • 1999–2004· 5 yrs
    • Strategy Planner
      1999–2004
  • 1997–1999· 2 yrs
    • Manager, Accounts
      1997–1999

Education

MBA

University of Mumbai

BE

Electrical Engineering

University of Mumbai

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Amit Sutha
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Media PlanningBrand ArchitectureCRMCreative StrategyDigital StrategyDigital MarketingBrand DevelopmentMobile MarketingStrategyIntegrated MarketingInteractive AdvertisingBrand ManagementCustomer InsightCreative DirectionInteractive Marketing