Publicis Sapient appoints former EY executive Gavin Seewooruttun to lead AI and data in Australia

Publicis Sapient has appointed Gavin Seewooruttun to the newly created role of Vice President, Data and AI Lead for Australia, in a move that signals the company’s growing focus on artificial intelligence and data innovation across the region.

Based in Melbourne, Seewooruttun will spearhead efforts to embed AI and data strategies across Publicis Sapient’s client engagements, helping organisations transform customer experiences, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve operational performance.

The appointment underscores Australia’s strategic importance to the company’s global growth agenda. It also reinforces Publicis Sapient’s broader ambition to integrate AI-driven solutions as a core component of its digital business transformation offering.

Angela Robinson

“Gavin is an incredibly important addition to our Australian leadership team,” said Angela Robinson, Country Managing Director for Publicis Sapient Australia.

“His appointment reflects the priority we are placing on AI-driven offerings in disrupting the consulting industry to drive more value for our clients. Publicis Sapient has been recognised widely for its global leadership in the development of AI-driven solutions.

“Gavin has proven that he is an innovative and trusted advisor to clients. He is ideally positioned to drive the evolution of our data and AI capabilities and play a key role in accelerating our strategic growth across the region.”

Seewooruttun has spent over 20 years as a trusted advisor to clients at the intersection of technology, innovation and business. 

Before joining Publicis Sapient, he served as EY’s Asia-Pacific Consulting Leader for AI and Analytics. During this time, he built one of the largest AI teams in the region, helping shape and execute the AI and data strategies of large financial institutions, government departments, resources companies and retailers.

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