Emma Gilding

Emma Gilding currently serves as Executive Vice President of Strategy at Publicis Groupe since January 2024. Previously, Gilding held the position of Senior Vice President of Strategy at Klick from December 2020 to January 2024. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Planning Director at J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, where Gilding led strategic initiatives for B2B and Healthcare accounts, and as Executive Vice President of Strategy at Edelman, responsible for strategic direction across various brand practices. Gilding also served as President of in:site within Omnicom DAS, overseeing strategic initiatives for over 50 companies and driving innovation in multiple sectors. Earlier roles include Senior Partner, Executive Director Discovery at Ogilvy Group, where Gilding established a global insights group. Gilding's academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in Cultural Analysis from CSSD and a Bachelor’s degree in Performance & Culture from Brunel University London.