Epsilon adds Simrat Sawhney to Leadership Team as VP, Sales and Client Growth for Asia

Sawhney to lead commercial growth for Epsilon focusing on India, Southeast Asia, and expansion into North Asia

SINGAPORE – SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 – Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced that it has added industry-veteran Simrat Sawhney to its leadership team as VP, sales and client growth, Asia. Reporting to Regional CEO Alban Villani who oversees India, Southeast Asia and Europe, Sawhney will be responsible for Epsilon’s commercial strategy, sales and client partnerships across Asia, with a focus on India and Southeast Asia. Based in Singapore, Sawhney will oversee the development of Epsilon’s sales team in the Asia Pacific region as it solidifies itself as the leading technology partner for marketers seeking growth and customer loyalty.

“Simrat brings a wealth of experience, personal development coaching and an energy that perfectly align with our ambitious goals,” said Villani. “As we continue to tell the story of Epsilon around the world, we’re eager to bring on strong leaders such as Simrat to introduce our team and industry-leading capabilities to the market.”

Sawhney brings more than 15 years of commercial leadership in the Asia Pacific region and a proven track record of building billion-dollar businesses and driving transformative growth. Prior to joining Epsilon, she led ad sales for Global Gaming as the Head of Sales for the vertical’s Asia-Pacific Growth business at Meta. In that role, Sawhney was responsible for client partnerships, business development, and account management across Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

With more than 40 offices and 9,000 employees around the world, Epsilon’s industry-leading technology enables advertisers to harness the power of their first-party data and connect with consumers to drive performance. The company’s platform drives full-funnel growth – from targeted programmatic advertising to onsite personalization and retail media – fostering lasting relationships that unlock each brand's full potential.

“Epsilon offers marketers the most comprehensive approach to marketing technology, and the company’s ability to connect data, insights and identity across the entire customer journey is a game-changer,” said Sawhney. “I'm energized by the opportunity to contribute through a perfect blend of people and commercial leadership as I lead a talented team to drive growth for our clients and solidify Epsilon's position as a market leader.”

She continued, “I understand the evolving needs of marketers throughout the customer lifecycle, from user acquisition and onsite personalization to retention and cross-platform measurement. I've consistently delivered results by maintaining a client-centric approach and leveraging targeted strategies, which aligns perfectly with Epsilon’s focus on personalized consumer journeys and measurable business outcomes.”

Sawhney is a graduate of the Strathclyde Business School at the University of Strathclyde and the Lee Kong Chian School of Business at the Singapore Management University. A life-long learner dedicated to mental resilience and continuous self-development, Sawhney is committed to empowering individuals and organizations as a leadership coach and active advocate for diversity, inclusion and community-building. She founded and led Women@ APAC at Meta for five years, co-founded and served as Executive Chair of Connected Women Singapore and worked on several DEI initiatives for the gaming industry. She has also partnered with external organizations such as UN Women, HeForShe and Female Founders, and educational institutions, delivering keynote addresses, promoting STEM education and career opportunities for women in tech.

About Epsilon
Epsilon is a global advertising and marketing technology company positioned at the center of Publicis Groupe. We connect advertisers with consumers to drive performance while respecting and protecting consumer privacy and client data. Epsilon accelerates clients’ ability to harness the power of their first-party data to enhance, activate and measure campaigns with confidence. We believe in an open, privacy-first advertising ecosystem. Over decades, we’ve built the industry’s most comprehensive identity graph to give brands, agencies and publishers the ability to reach real consumers across all channels and the open web. For more information, visit www.epsilon.com.


Contacts

Joanna Ong
Publicis Groupe Asia Pacific
joanna.ong@publicisgroupe.com

Josh Dysart
Epsilon
joshua.dysart@epsilon.com