Entravision’s Adds Jamil Downey as VP/GM Americas Expansion

Entravision has announced 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.

Downsey 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.

Jamil Downey

In his new role, he'll 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.”