Robert Gilby, dentsu's APAC CEO, moves on

Robert Gilby, APAC CEO of dentsu, has decided to move on. Gilby took to LinkedIn and announced his departure. He was with the company for over 2 years.

Gilby was appointed the CEO APAC, Dentsu International, effective September 5, 2022. He was based in Singapore reporting to Wendy Clark, Global CEO, Dentsu International. 

“Yesterday was my last day as APAC CEO of dentsu. It’s been an incredible journey over the last two years as dentsu’s international and Japan leadership came together into a single Global Executive. Our mission, to create One Dentsu, transforming the Operating Model to drive a more client centric strategy that innovates through creativity x marketing x technology, providing integrated solutions that match client’s most urgent needs and deliver maximum impact”, he said in his LinkedIn post.

In his post, Gilby said that he will be taking a break, spend quality time with family and get healthier. “Before I return for the next chapter, I’m excited to use the coming months to focus on personal growth - accelerating my AI transition; immersing myself in marketing and creative thought leadership; deepening my sustainability and NED knowledge; and reconnecting with friends across the exciting media landscape of Asia Pacific and beyond”, he added.

Gilby is a senior executive with 30 years experience across Asia Pacific and Europe with leading global multinationals and dynamic entrepreneurial growth companies. He has held leadership roles in General Management, Commercial Sales, Marketing, Product & Operations, Strategy and Finance. Prior to joining dentsu, he was CEO & Founder, Blue Hat Ventures, an investment and advisory firm focussed on identifying and commercialising high-growth businesses in the Digital Media sector in Asia Pacific. He has held non-executive board and advisory roles at the Ministry of Communications & Information, the InfoComm Media Development Authority and the Singapore Media Festival.