Entravision’s Smadex Welcomes Jamil Downey as Vice President and General Manager Americas to Drive U.S. Expansion
December 03 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Entravision (NYSE: EVC), a leading media and advertising
technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamil
Downey as Vice President & General Manager, Americas for its
mobile advertising and Connected TV technology platform,
Smadex. Reporting directly to Chief Revenue Officer Phil
Gontier, Jamil will lead Smadex’s U.S. expansion strategy, building
on the division’s robust growth trajectory while leveraging
Entravision’s extensive market presence and deep-rooted industry
relationships to accelerate success.
Jamil brings a wealth of expertise from his tenure at Apple,
where he spearheaded high-impact initiatives within the Apple
Search Ads division. His exceptional leadership and strategic
insight will be instrumental as Smadex continues to strengthen its
reputation as a leader in programmatic advertising.
In his new role, Jamil will oversee strategic growth initiatives
across the Americas, with a primary focus on the U.S. market.
Collaborating closely with the CRO and executive leadership, he
will build on Smadex’s successes and drive broader adoption of its
innovative ad solutions.
“As Smadex continues to execute on its ambitious growth plan, we
are thrilled to welcome Jamil as the leader of our Americas team,”
said Phil Gontier, Chief Revenue Officer at Smadex. “Jamil’s
experience, strategic mindset, and deep industry knowledge make him
the perfect choice to lead and accelerate our expansion. We are
looking forward to the value he will bring to our team, clients and
partners.”
Smadex continues to deliver exceptional revenue growth,
significantly outpacing industry benchmarks. This performance
reflects our commitment to innovation and delivering customer
success. Jamil’s appointment underscores our dedication to
sustaining this momentum and further solidifying Smadex as a leader
in mobile and Connected TV advertising.
“I’m excited to join Smadex at such a pivotal time of growth and
opportunity,” said Jamil Downey, VP & GM Americas at Smadex.
“Smadex’s commitment to delivering impactful advertising solutions
perfectly aligns with my vision for growth and innovation. I look
forward to collaborating with the talented team to help accelerate
success in the U.S. market and beyond.”
Jordi de los Pinos, Founder and CEO of Smadex, also expressed
his excitement about the appointment: “Bringing Jamil on board is a
significant step forward for Smadex as we expand our U.S. presence.
Jamil’s proven track record and expertise in driving high-growth
initiatives will be instrumental to take Smadex to the next level.
We are confident his leadership will make a lasting impact on our
business.”
Entravision’s Smadex division continues to lead the way in
mobile advertising innovation, delivering unparalleled solutions to
brands domestically and internationally.
About Smadex
Founded in Barcelona in 2011, Smadex is a fast-growing mobile ad
tech company that empowers advertisers with data-driven solutions
for maximizing campaign performance and user engagement. With a
strong focus on innovation, Smadex helps brands connect with
audiences on mobile platforms and Connected TV, delivering
measurable results and enhancing customer success.
For more information, visit www.smadex.com.
About Entravision Communications Corporation
Entravision is a media and advertising technology company. In
the U.S., we maintain a diversified portfolio of television and
radio stations and digital advertising services that target Latino
audiences. Our advertising technology business consists of Smadex,
our programmatic ad purchasing platform, and Adwake, our mobile
growth solutions business. Entravision remains the largest
affiliate group of the Univision and UniMás television networks.
Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on the NYSE under
ticker: EVC. Learn more about our offerings at entravision.com or
connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Media Contact: Fabiola Rangel, Sr. Director, Marketing
and Communications, Entravision fabiola.rangel@entravision.com
Mafe Roig, Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Smadex
mafe.roig@smadex.com
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