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    Alban Villani

    CEO, EU & Asia Epsilon | ex-Regional MD Criteo Asia | Building and Leading Hyper-Growth Tech Scale-Ups

    Alban Villani is an experienced Managing Director and Strategic Revenue Director with a strong background in Innovation and Leadership across the Tech, A.I. & Media industries in APAC, Europe, and the US.

    Alban Villani has a track record of success, having built and scaled CRITEO (CRTO) in India, South Asia, and the Pacific to become the fastest-growing region globally within just 2 years. He has also played a key role in driving Sales/GMV partner growth for over 8 online Retail & Travel unicorns.

    Apart from his hands-on experience in global expansion and strategic growth strategies, Alban Villani is known for his focus on nurturing team culture, integrity, and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit. He has also been actively involved as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor for startups in Europe and Asia, particularly in the ecommerce, travel, adTech, martech, entertainment, and gaming sectors.

    Alban Villani's thought leadership extends to being a Foreign Trade Advisor in Singapore, representing the French Government as a Bureau member, as well as serving as the co-chair of IAB Asia. He is a sought-after public speaker, having appeared on prominent platforms such as CNN, BBC, CNBC, MillionaireAsia, ChannelNews Asia, and various industry events including TechinAsia, CampaignAsia, and more.

    With his expertise in Growth leadership, Global background, Innovation, Digital Transformation, Sales Operations management, and a strong focus on P&L/Budget planning, Culture & People, Transparency & Ethics, Alban Villani brings a wealth of knowledge to any organization. His skills also encompass Speed and Replicability, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Matrix organizations & Teams Alignment, GotoMarket (GTM) strategies, and ensuring Customer Satisfaction.

    Alban Villani's professional journey has been enriched by his proficiency in Online Retail, Online Advertising, Data Insights, and his fluency in English and French. Educationally, he has a Master's degree in Online Media Industry from INA campus and a Bachelor's degree in Management, Business from ISC Paris.

    Having held key positions at reputable organizations such as Epsilon, Appier, and Criteo, Alban Villani's roles have ranged from Regional CEO Europe and Asia to Chief Executive Officer at Epsilon Retail Media, EMEA. He has also served as the Senior Vice President - Global at Appier and held various leadership roles at Criteo overseeing regions like Southeast Asia, Australia, India, and Hong Kong among others.

    Alban Villani's early career saw him in pivotal roles such as COO/Founder at FYC Studio, CEO & co-founder of FY Digital Agency, and Business Development Manager at Amdocs. He also gained valuable experience in Key Account Management at Canal+ and Film Physical production at NBCUniversal, Inc.

    You can connect with Alban Villani on Twitter via @albanv to stay updated on his industry insights and activities.