This strategic appointment marks a significant step in strengthening CloudTV’s overall business strategy.
Mumbai: CloudTV, India’s first certified Smart TV OS (operating system) has announced the new leadership appointment of Harshad Wadivkar as Business Head – Monetisation. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in strengthening CloudTV’s overall business strategy, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the monetisation segment.
In his new role, Harshad will be responsible for driving key revenue strategies, creating new media partnerships and expanding CloudTV’s monetisation channels. He will be instrumental in enhancing brand visibility for advertisers by leveraging CloudTV’s platform capabilities, which currently serve 12+ million viewers across diverse and rapidly growing regional markets across India.
Harshad is a dynamic leader with a strong track record of 15+ years in digital sales, account management, and client partnerships. Over the course of his career, he has spearheaded roles at renowned organisations such as Adscholars, Xapads Media, and Mediascope, to name a few. He has successfully driven revenue growth and strategic initiatives across a diverse portfolio of brands, including DSP Mutual Fund, IDBI, ESPN, Hotstar, Mahindra Auto, Jaguar Land Rover, and Rebel Foods. Additionally, Harshad has also been responsible for forging robust partnerships with leading media agencies such as GroupM, Madison, LS Digital, IPG, and Publicis which has resulted in a strong presence across the Indian digital advertising landscape. His ability to deliver value-driven solutions and foster long-term relationships positions him as a vital asset in CloudTV’s journey of continued growth and innovation.
Sharing his views on this appointment, Abhijeet Rajpurohit, COO and Co-founder, CloudTV said,“We are pleased to welcome Harshad on board as our new Business Head for Monetisation. His extensive expertise in the digital advertising ecosystem will be instrumental in advancing our ongoing success. He brings a wealth of industry expertise to lead CloudTV’s monetisation roadmap and will reinforce our position in India’s fast-evolving connected TV (CTV) ecosystem.As the CTV sector continues to prosper, we aim to enhance our capabilities by bringing in seasoned professionals like Harshad to spearhead our monetisation efforts and unlock new avenues of growth and development.”
Further to this announcement, CloudTV continues to remain at the forefront of the Smart TV OS revolution in India, providing seamless viewing experiences across a diverse range of smart television brands. With Harshad’s addition to the leadership team, the company is set to accelerate its revenue goals and strengthen its presence as an efficient enabler for advertisers in the CTV space. As the connected TV advertising market continues to prosper, CloudTV is set to drive long-term value and create meaningful opportunities for its partners.