About

Jayanth Venkatesh is a dynamic Head of Programmatic with over 7 years of experience in digital marketing, digital transformation, AI, AR/VR, IoT, Ad Tech, cross-structural management, software development & delivery, and marketing. He has worked across different industries and verticals, including advertising, media and communications, IT, ITES, sports, events, mobile, FMCG, real estate, apparel & fashion. Jayanth is a passionate digital enabler & business developer who loves creative & innovative ideas. He holds an education in IT, marketing, business strategy, and leadership, and has experience from technology development, advertising and delivery to marketing and sales to management consulting, making him a well-rounded professional. Innovation and the possibilities in technology, particularly online technology, deeply interest Jayanth, and he is driven by professional challenges that require the use and understanding of data, creativity, and technology, together with proven theories. He is especially excited when it results in new avenues or learning new skills. Jayanth's functional specialties include digital marketing, digital transformation, AI, AR/VR, IoT, Ad Tech, cross-structural management, software development & delivery, and marketing. He has rich experience working with clients across multiple geographies, including the US, Singapore, UK, Europe, Middle East & AUS. In addition to his professional experience, Jayanth is a pre-seed investor and is particularly interested in the digital transformation journey of legacy businesses. Currently, Jayanth is working as a Head of Programmatic at Mindshare, where he provides contract-based expert consulting to strategize client's digital efforts for FY 2020. In his role as a digital consultant, he advises, plans, and researches to ensure that a business is utilizing online marketing to reach their best customers/leads on the right platforms. Jayanth's education history includes a Harvard Mentor Manage - Leadership Program, Post Graduate Certification in Business Strategy from ICFAI, Post Graduate Diploma in IT from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology - SMU, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from PES. He also holds a High School degree from Royal School. Jayanth's tech stack includes research scientist, AI, and mobile. Overall, Jayanth is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a passion for digital marketing and technology.