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Dhruv Dhawan checks in at The Trade Desk to power adtech growth in India
MUMBAI: In a move that’s set to make waves in the adtech space, Dhruv Dhawan is joining The Trade Desk as vice president for revenue. With over two decades of expertise spanning communications, digital transformation, and consulting, Dhawan’s appointment signals a strategic push to strengthen The Trade Desk’s position in the Indian market.
From Google to Disney+ Hotstar, Airtel to Accenture, Dhawan’s career has been a masterclass in building brands, driving sales, and shaping digital-first strategies. At Google, where he spent nearly a decade, Dhawan worked across multiple industries including telecom, financial services, FMCG, automotive, e-commerce, and retail helping businesses leverage digital tools for both online and offline growth. His most recent role as head of ads at Disney+ Hotstar saw him navigating the rapidly evolving streaming landscape, further solidifying his expertise in media and advertising.
Beyond his industry credentials, Dhawan is also known for his passion for people development, having spearheaded sales training initiatives and workplace culture programmes focused on psychological safety and team dependability. His diverse skill set spanning product management, marketing, and consulting makes him a formidable addition to The Trade Desk’s leadership team.
With programmatic advertising in India witnessing unprecedented growth, Dhawan’s appointment comes at a pivotal time. His vast experience in ad sales, digital evangelism, and data-driven marketing will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, forging new partnerships, and further establishing The Trade Desk as a leader in the adtech ecosystem.
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Dish TV shareholders approve three independent directors
99.49 per cent vote of confidence strengthens board as company expands into connected TV, e-commerce and OTT.
MUMBAI: Dish TV has just been served a near-perfect vote of confidence and the shareholders have dished it out in style. Shareholders of the DTH operator have approved the appointment of three new Independent Directors with an overwhelming 99.49 per cent approval. The three appointees are Mr Arun Kumar Kapoor, Ms Heena Naishadh Bhatt and Mr Ashok Anant Paranjpe.
The strong mandate reflects continued investor faith in the company’s strategy, disciplined execution and long-term value creation. It comes as Dish TV focuses on stabilising its core DTH business while actively scaling new verticals connected TV platform VZY, B2B e-commerce ShopZop, and OTT service Watcho to build a more diversified and resilient growth trajectory.
Dish TV India Limited, CEO & executive director Manoj Dhobhal said, “We are encouraged by the shareholders’ approval of the appointment of the Independent Directors and sincerely thank them for their continued trust and confidence. The Board is already benefiting from the Directors’ collective experience, which will further sharpen strategic focus and support disciplined execution.”
With a fresh, strengthened board in place, Dish TV is well positioned to navigate the evolving media landscape. In a sector where every percentage point matters, a 99.49 per cent thumbs-up is the kind of ringing endorsement that suggests the company’s recipe for the future is already tasting right.
