Phil Sumner

Phil Sumner is currently serving as the SVP Global Data, Audiences & Technology Solutions Director at Publicis Groupe since August 2023. With extensive experience in the media and advertising sectors, Phil previously held various roles at Teads, including VP Research Operations, VP Insights Northern Europe, and Global Media Insight Director from March 2018 to July 2023. Further contributions to the industry include serving as a Board Member for IAB Europe from June 2019 to June 2021, and multiple positions at Nielsen, where Phil worked from 2007 to 2018 in roles such as Client Business Partner and Associate Director, providing research insights and solutions to major FMCG and Automotive advertisers across Europe. Phil's career began at VNU and Incisive/VNU, focusing on managing media spends and client accounts. Educationally, Phil holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Geography from Lancaster University, obtained between 1999 and 2002.