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Monica Bhatia is Senior Vice President, Client Partner, APAC at Essence, a global data and measurement-driven media agency which is part of GroupM.
Part of Essence’s leadership team, Monica heads the agency’s Google media business in APAC to promote its consumer and B2B products across the region. Leveraging the agency’s full service, integrated offering, she thrives using media, creativity and technology to create breakthrough work. She is also a believer in true partnerships, and strives to nurture strong and collaborative relationships with clients.
Prior to Essence, Monica led the digital practice for GroupM’s Maxus in APAC, building its product proposition across 14 markets in the region. Brands she worked with include L’Oréal, Jetstar and Unicharm. With over 17 years in the industry, she has holistic multicultural marketing experience from the brand as well as creative and media agency sides.
Monica is an advocate for women in leadership and champions this topic through initiatives in the workplace and across industry platforms. Currently serving on the Regional Board at IAB Southeast Asia and India, she is also an active speaker at industry events and judge at award shows.
A citizen of the world, Monica has lived and worked in India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Nepal and Singapore.
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