Gabriele Gherbaz

About Gabriele Gherbaz

Senior client services and digital media executive with over 15 years of experience leading client relationships, driving operational excellence, and delivering substantial revenue growth for global agencies. A proven track record in managing and growing large-scale client portfolios across brand and performance marketing channels. Adept at advising C-level stakeholders, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and implementing innovative strategies that integrate emerging technologies like AI. Recognized for a disciplined, analytical approach to solving complex business challenges and consistently exceeding profitability and client satisfaction goals.

Experience

1. VP, Global Client Partner - Google Smb

   Essencemediacom

   May 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead global client services for the Google SMB Ads portfolio, directing multimillion dollars in annual media spend and owning the client relationship at the Global Director level- Serve as a senior strategic advisor, delivering high-impact presentations on competitive analysis, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and annual forecasting to executive clients- Pioneered the integration of new offerings, including leading the first divestment strategy from paid to organic (SEO) media and piloting AI product adoptions within performance campaigns.

Education

• Università degli Studi di Trieste

  Master in Engineering, Materials Engineering

  1999 — 2005

• University of Southampton

  PhD, engineering

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Analytics
• Digital Media
• Data Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Marketing Strategy
• Web Analytics
• Integrated Marketing
• Paid Search Strategy
• Ppc
• Online Advertising
• Digital Strategy
• Mobile Advertising
• Mobile Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• E-Commerce
• Advertising
• Strategic Partnerships
• Online Marketing
• Sem