Robert Gilby has announced his resignation as CEO of Dentsu APAC through a LinkedIn post. Appointed in September 2022, Gilby had taken over the position from Ashish Bhasin and played a key role in leading the company’s operations across the region.
Before joining Dentsu, Gilby served as the president of Nielsen’s APAC region, where he focused on strengthening partnerships with major media stakeholders and delivering audience insights. He also founded and led Blue Hat Ventures, an advisory firm dedicated to driving the growth of digital media businesses across Asia Pacific.
In his LinkedIn post, Gilby shared his plans for the future, stating, “I’m taking a break to spend quality time with my family and focus on my health. Before starting the next chapter, I’m looking forward to using the next few months for personal
development—advancing my AI knowledge, diving into marketing and creative thought leadership, expanding my expertise in sustainability and NED roles, and reconnecting with friends in the exciting media landscape of Asia Pacific and beyond.”
Robert Gilby has worked in the media and entertainment sector for nearly 30 years, with more than 25 of those years spent in the Asia Pacific area. He has held key leadership roles at major companies, including The Walt Disney Company, Warner Media, and PwC, gaining deep knowledge of markets such as China, India, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
For the second quarter, which ended on June 30, 2024, Dentsu Group reported a slightly lower-than-average 0.2% year-over-year increase in organic sales. In the APAC region, organic revenue declined by 6.2% in Q2, slightly better than the 7.1% drop recorded in Q1.
