Back row: Vidyarth Elupparai Srivatsan, Catherine Flynn, Tawana Murphy Burnett, Sapna Nemani, Chiradeep Gupta
Front row: Sea Yen Ong, Rose Huskey, Deepika Nikhilender, Dave Yang, Miranda Dimopoulos
Singapore –27th May 2024 – IAB Southeast Asia and India (IAB SEA+India), the essential non-profit industry association for digital marketing and advertising in the region, proudly presents its 2024 Regional Board. Selected through a newly designed, inclusive nomination and selection process for their expertise and vision, these influential industry leaders are uniquely positioned to guide the association’s strategic direction, drive progress and growth, and create meaningful impact across the diverse digital landscape of Southeast Asia and India.
IAB SEA+India serves as the unifying voice for the digital ecosystem, cultivating collaboration among brands, agencies, publishers, and platforms. This collective approach builds trust among industry stakeholders, consumers, and governments, and positions IAB SEA+India as a global destination for regional insights. By championing diversity and equitable opportunities, IAB SEA+India empowers its members to connect, learn, and share expertise through exclusive thought leadership platforms.
“Our 2024 Regional Board embodies our core values of collaboration, accountability, inclusion, and excellence,” said Miranda Dimopoulos, IAB SEA+India Regional CEO. “This progressive team of leaders brings a wealth of diverse perspectives, united in their commitment to empowering the full potential of digital marketing in this complex region.”
Under the leadership of this new board, IAB SEA+India will continue to champion initiatives addressing critical regional issues, including privacy, digital commerce, DEI, AI, measurement, and workforce development. The 2024 Regional Board members include:
- Catherine Flynn, Director, Agency Development & Marketer Education, LinkedIn
- Chiradeep Gupta, Vice President, Global Head of Media & Digital, Personal Care, Unilever
- Dave Yang, Regional Head of Sales and GTM, Grab
- Deepika Nikhilender, Chief Solutions Officer, GroupM
- Rose Huskey, Senior Vice President, South Asia, The Trade Desk
- Sapna Nemani, Chief Solutions Officer, Publicis Groupe
- Sea Yen Ong, Head of Channel Revenue Partnerships, TikTok SEA
- Tawana Murphy Burnett, Head of Global Clients & Agencies, Meta
- Vidyarth Elupparai Srivatsan, Senior Director, Global Marketing Technologies, The Coca-Cola Company
Chiradeep Gupta, Unilever shares “Being part of IAB SEA+India is an opportunity to participate in shaping the future of digital advertising to be more responsible, accountable, and impactful in this region. This past year has been enriching with significant learning experiences and witnessing some remarkable work. I believe this is just the start and I see immense opportunity for us to explore and grow further. I’m excited to see more industry-shaping work from this region.”
Echoing this sentiment, Tawana Murphy Burnett, Meta, reflects on her experience: “This marks my third year with the IAB SEA+India board, a period that has highlighted the significant role we play in shaping vital industry developments beyond our individual organisations. Our focus spans a range of crucial areas, from the evolving landscape of emerging technologies and critical regulatory frameworks to pioneering efforts in diversity and inclusion research. I take immense pride in being part of an association that courageously addresses these complex challenges, rather than deferring them. This journey is an invitation to each of us to actively engage, to contemplate the issues that profoundly impact our companies, and to contribute to transformative initiatives that can redefine the industry’s future.”