Paul Wright
Paul Wright is a seasoned AdTech and digital media executive best known for his senior leadership roles at the intersection of mobile advertising, attribution, and marketing analytics. As Managing Director for the UK, France, Middle East, and Turkey at AppsFlyer, he has been a prominent voice in the mobile measurement ecosystem, helping brands and agencies across a broad multi-regional remit understand the value of data-driven attribution in an increasingly privacy-first landscape. Wright's career reflects a consistent trajectory through some of the most influential organisations in digital advertising. He served as Director of EMEIA at Apple's iAd mobile advertising network from 2013, giving him deep expertise in mobile-first ad products at scale. Prior to that, he held Chief Digital Officer roles at Omnicom Media Group and OMD UK, where he shaped digital strategy for one of the world's largest media agency networks. His earlier career included a sales role at BSkyB, grounding him in broadcast and premium media commercial environments. Across these roles, Wright has developed a reputation as a practitioner-operator who combines commercial acumen with technical fluency in mobile marketing. He is a regular speaker at industry events including Pocket Gamer and contributes commentary to trade publications such as The Drum, making him a recognisable figure in the UK and EMEA AdTech community.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment
- Years in industry
- 20 years
Bio
Paul Wright is a seasoned AdTech and digital media executive best known for his senior leadership roles at the intersection of mobile advertising, attribution, and marketing analytics. As Managing Director for the UK, France, Middle East, and Turkey at AppsFlyer, he has been a prominent voice in the mobile measurement ecosystem, helping brands and agencies across a broad multi-regional remit understand the value of data-driven attribution in an increasingly privacy-first landscape. Wright's career reflects a consistent trajectory through some of the most influential organisations in digital advertising. He served as Director of EMEIA at Apple's iAd mobile advertising network from 2013, giving him deep expertise in mobile-first ad products at scale. Prior to that, he held Chief Digital Officer roles at Omnicom Media Group and OMD UK, where he shaped digital strategy for one of the world's largest media agency networks. His earlier career included a sales role at BSkyB, grounding him in broadcast and premium media commercial environments. Across these roles, Wright has developed a reputation as a practitioner-operator who combines commercial acumen with technical fluency in mobile marketing. He is a regular speaker at industry events including Pocket Gamer and contributes commentary to trade publications such as The Drum, making him a recognisable figure in the UK and EMEA AdTech community.
Career
Director, EMEIA
Apple iAd · 2013-2016
Chief Digital Officer
Omnicom Media Group · Prior to Apple
Chief Digital Officer
OMD UK · Prior to Apple
Sales
BSkyB · Early career
Expertise & education
Expertise
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Led AppsFlyer's commercial and strategic operations across UK, France, Middle East, and Turkey as Managing Director
- Directed Apple iAd's EMEIA operations, scaling one of the earliest premium mobile advertising networks across the region
- Held Chief Digital Officer roles at both Omnicom Media Group and OMD UK, driving digital transformation at a major global agency network
Publications
- Contributor, The Drum