Kyoko Matsushita

Kyoko Matsushita is the APAC CEO of Essence, a global digital media agency that's part of GroupM. She joined Essence in August 2014 and was the first senior executive tasked with leading and growing Essence's footprint in the rapidly growing region. She oversees Essence’s Delhi, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo offices, servicing 46 markets in the APAC region. With over a decade of robust experience in digital and technology industries, Kyoko has held multiple global leadership roles based out of the U.S, Europe and Asia overseeing media, marketing, business development and international operations. Tokyo-based Kyoko brings a global approach to helping major brands make valuable connections with their consumers. She holds Masters of Science Degree from reputed London School of Economics and Political Science.