Shalabh Mittal Appointed as CEO – APAC, Publicis Re:Sources Building Scalable, Future-Ready Capability Platforms Across the Asia-Pacific Region
In a significant leadership milestone, Shalabh Mittal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer – APAC at Publicis Re:Sources, marking a defining moment in a career that spans nearly three decades across global banking, technology transformation, workforce strategy, and enterprise-scale operations.
Based in Bengaluru, India, Shalabh’s appointment reflects Publicis Groupe’s strategic focus on strengthening shared capabilities, transformation execution, and regional leadership across the rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific market.
His journey–from strategy and M&A roles in Europe to senior executive leadership at some of the world’s most complex financial institutions–positions him uniquely to lead large, distributed, multi-disciplinary organizations through scale, change, and sustained performance.
Leading APAC Operations at Publicis Re:Sources
As CEO – APAC, Shalabh holds responsibility for steering Publicis Re:Sources’ regional operations, delivery excellence, and capability platforms that power the Groupe’s creative, media, digital, and technology businesses.
His leadership mandate centers on:
1. Scalable Shared Capabilities for a Global Network
Publicis Re:Sources plays a critical role as the operational and transformation backbone of Publicis Groupe. Under Shalabh’s leadership, APAC priorities include:
- Building scalable, resilient shared services platforms
- Strengthening delivery consistency across markets and agencies
- Enabling speed, transparency, and operational excellence
- Supporting growth across creative, media, data, and digital transformation services
In an industry where agility and cost discipline are both mission-critical, these capabilities directly impact client value.
2. Transformation Excellence Across Technology, Workforce & Finance
Shalabh brings deep experience operating at the intersection of technology transformation, workforce strategy, and financial governance–a rare and valuable combination.
His approach spans:
- Cloud, microservices, agile delivery, and intelligent automation
- Location strategy, partner ecosystems, and inclusive workforce models
- Strong financial stewardship, risk management, and business resilience
This balanced operating model ensures transformation initiatives scale sustainably–not just rapidly.
3. People-Centric Leadership at Enterprise Scale
Across roles and industries, Shalabh has consistently emphasized leadership rooted in inclusion, clarity, and execution discipline.
He is a visible advocate for:
- DEI and inclusive growth, including initiatives such as Autism at Work
- Leadership development and succession planning
- Creating operating environments where diverse talent can perform and progress
At scale, people strategy becomes infrastructure–and Shalabh has built it as such.
Barclays: Driving Strategy & Technology Leadership
Prior to Publicis Re:Sources, Shalabh served as Managing Director at Barclays, where he played a senior role in:
- Technology and operating model transformation
- Leadership across large, global teams
- Delivering complex change initiatives within regulated environments
This role further sharpened his ability to lead at the top of matrixed, multinational organizations.
JPMorgan Chase: Enterprise Transformation & Business Management
Over seven years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Shalabh held the role of Executive Director – Head of Strategy, Transformation, Finance & Business Management.
His scope included:
- Cloud-native and digital transformation programs
- Workforce strategy across locations, partners, and DEI
- Financial management, regulatory interfaces, and resiliency planning
Here, he built the muscle for managing transformation where scale, compliance, and execution precision must coexist.
ANZ: Building Global Platforms from the Ground Up
At ANZ, Shalabh served in senior technology leadership roles, including Head of Technology Platform Services, where he:
- Built and scaled multi-country teams (India & China) from zero to hundreds
- Led APAC core banking migration from legacy systems to Finacle
- Delivered major managed services transitions
- Set up large technology centers and offices with zero productivity loss
These roles reinforced his expertise in platform-building, geographic expansion, and large-scale change execution.
Early Career: Strategy, Delivery & Global Exposure
Shalabh’s early career spans:
- Strategy, M&A, and international expansion at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Europe)
- Delivery and account leadership at Aricent and Publicis Sapient
- Entrepreneurial practice-building and offshore transitions at Vmoksha Technologies
These experiences created a rare blend of strategy fluency, execution credibility, and commercial acumen.
Leadership Philosophy: Scale with Purpose
Across industries and roles, Shalabh Mittal’s leadership is anchored in three enduring principles:
- Transformation must be executable — strategy matters only when delivered
- People are platforms — inclusive, diverse teams drive sustainable outcomes
- Scale demands discipline — governance, clarity, and accountability fuel growth
CXO Gateway Reflection
At CXO Gateway, we recognize Shalabh Mittal’s appointment as CEO – APAC, Publicis Re:Sources as a pivotal leadership move–one that brings together enterprise transformation expertise, global operating experience, and people-first leadership at scale.
From banking and technology to shared services and creative ecosystems, his journey reflects a deeply modern leadership profile–one that understands how large organizations truly function, adapt, and grow.
In an era where complexity is constant, leaders like Shalabh don’t just manage scale–they design systems where scale works.