Darshan Vakharia
Assistant Vice President - International Digital Ad Sales at Zee Media Corporation Limited
Managing international digital ad sales for a portfolio of major Indian digital news and media properties.
Intro
I am Darshan Vakharia, currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of International Digital Ad Sales at Zee Media Corporation Limited. My career has been defined by a deep focus on the intersection of digital media, programmatic advertising, and publisher development. Over the past decade, I have worked across both the Indian and US markets, helping to bridge the gap between technical ad operations and high-level sales strategy. I am passionate about optimizing digital ad inventory and navigating the complexities of the international media landscape. Whether it is improving ad viewability or managing large-scale digital portfolios, I enjoy solving the technical and commercial challenges that come with modern digital publishing. I am always interested in connecting with fellow professionals in the AdTech and media space to discuss industry trends and explore potential synergies.
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What I can offer
- ›Expertise in global multicultural digital ad sales
- ›Technical guidance on ad operations and viewability optimization
- ›Strategic insights into the Indian and US digital media landscapes
What I'm looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in digital advertising and media publishing
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Background
Career
Started as Business Development Executive at ZEDO, moved through various management roles in AdTech and Digital Ad Sales at DigiCultural LLC, Datawrkz, and Streamlyn Media Group, before joining Zee Media Corporation Limited as AVP.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Information Technology, Thadomal Shahani Engineering College, Mumbai University (2007–2010); Diploma, Computer Engineering, Thakur Polytechnic, MSBTE (2004–2007)
Achievements
- ›Contributes to the growth of India's 2nd largest digital publisher
- ›Managed technical integrations for ad networks and programmatic exchanges
- ›Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between US sales and technical teams to improve site performance
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