Sebastien Blanc
Sebastien Blanc is one of the leading figures in programmatic advertising across Asia-Pacific, serving as General Manager of APAC at PubMatic, where he oversees the company's sell-side platform strategy across Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, and India. He is recognized for his work in scaling publisher monetization solutions and accelerating the adoption of CTV and omnichannel programmatic advertising in a region characterized by diverse market dynamics and rapid digital growth. Blank has built a career at the intersection of publisher strategy and programmatic technology, helping media owners navigate the transition from traditional digital display to sophisticated omnichannel monetization. His leadership at PubMatic has been instrumental in expanding the company's footprint in APAC, a region where mobile-first consumption and the emergence of streaming platforms have created significant opportunities for sell-side innovation. He manages both publisher partnerships and buy-side relationships, positioning PubMatic as a key infrastructure layer in the region's digital advertising ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in AdTech across the Asia-Pacific region, Blanc is a regular voice at industry events and forums focused on programmatic growth, CTV monetization, and the evolving identity landscape in markets with varying regulatory and data environments. His work reflects a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that define APAC's fragmented yet high-growth advertising market.
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 29, 2026
- Years in industry
- 15 years
Bio
Sebastien Blanc is one of the leading figures in programmatic advertising across Asia-Pacific, serving as General Manager of APAC at PubMatic, where he oversees the company's sell-side platform strategy across Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, and India. He is recognized for his work in scaling publisher monetization solutions and accelerating the adoption of CTV and omnichannel programmatic advertising in a region characterized by diverse market dynamics and rapid digital growth. Blank has built a career at the intersection of publisher strategy and programmatic technology, helping media owners navigate the transition from traditional digital display to sophisticated omnichannel monetization. His leadership at PubMatic has been instrumental in expanding the company's footprint in APAC, a region where mobile-first consumption and the emergence of streaming platforms have created significant opportunities for sell-side innovation. He manages both publisher partnerships and buy-side relationships, positioning PubMatic as a key infrastructure layer in the region's digital advertising ecosystem. With over a decade of experience in AdTech across the Asia-Pacific region, Blanc is a regular voice at industry events and forums focused on programmatic growth, CTV monetization, and the evolving identity landscape in markets with varying regulatory and data environments. His work reflects a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that define APAC's fragmented yet high-growth advertising market.
Career
Senior Director, Publisher Development, APAC
PubMatic · prior to GM role
Publisher Development role
AdTech/Digital Media company, APAC
Expertise & education
Expertise
Speaking topics
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Scaled PubMatic's publisher and buyer business across key APAC markets including Australia, Japan, Southeast Asia, and India
- Led PubMatic's CTV advertising growth strategy in Asia-Pacific during a period of rapid streaming adoption in the region