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Samsung Ads appoints Vignesh V to turbocharge India ad sales
GURGAON: Samsung Ads has tapped Vignesh V as director of ad sales for India, handing him the mandate to crank up growth, sharpen strategy and cement long-term ties with advertisers, agencies and trade desks in a market where connected TV is exploding.
With more than 20 years in media and advertising, Vignesh brings a potent mix of ad-sales muscle, revenue strategy, global syndication and P&L know-how. He has steered high-performing teams at some of the sector’s biggest players, including JioStar – Sports in India, and earlier held leadership roles at Disney, Amazon and other media outfits.
The vice president, rest of world at Samsung Ads, Guy Gibbs, said the CTV universe is now one of the richest hunting grounds for advertisers seeking highly engaged audiences. He added that India’s brands have shown “exceptional” appetite for Samsung Ads’ offerings in recent years, and Vignesh’s expertise will help turn that momentum into deeper, results-driven partnerships.
In his new role, Vignesh said the TV landscape is shifting faster than ever, demanding smarter ways to understand and serve fragmented audiences. Joining Samsung Ads now, he noted, puts him at the centre of a CTV boom that is expanding at pace and opening fresh opportunities for advertisers.
With talent, timing and a turbocharged sector on his side, Vignesh steps into the hot seat just as India’s CTV race hits top gear.
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Magellanic Cloud names Syed Ameeruddin CEO of e-surveillance arm
Keeping a sharper eye on the future, Magellanic Cloud is putting a seasoned watcher in charge.
MUMBAI – Magellanic Cloud Ltd. has elevated Syed Ameeruddin as Chief Executive Officer of its e-surveillance business, bringing its iVIS and Provigil operations under a unified leadership to accelerate growth in intelligent monitoring and infrastructure solutions.
Ameeruddin, a nearly two-decade veteran of the company, steps into the role after leading the e-surveillance vertical. His career trajectory—from Business Development Manager to the top of the vertical—reflects a steady climb built on operational depth, client engagement, and strategic execution across multiple subsidiaries.
Over the years, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint, strengthening client relationships, and streamlining operations. He has also been instrumental in integrating acquisitions, helping align new businesses with Magellanic Cloud’s long-term strategy while stabilising performance across diverse domains.
More recently, Ameeruddin has contributed to securing key mandates spanning railways, the National Highways Authority of India, and the BFSI sector—wins that have bolstered the company’s order book and deepened its presence in critical infrastructure.
Commenting on the move, Joseph Sudheer Thumma said Ameeruddin’s leadership has been “pivotal in shaping the e-surveillance business,” citing his ability to drive growth, build teams, and deliver strategic wins as key to the company’s journey. His elevation, Thumma added, is expected to further accelerate expansion in AI-driven surveillance and infrastructure solutions.
The transition comes as demand surges for AI-enabled monitoring, centralised command systems, and large-scale deployments across mission-critical environments. Magellanic Cloud’s e-surveillance segment—anchored by iVIS and Provigil—has emerged as a significant growth engine, delivering projects across banking, transport, highways, and public infrastructure.
In his new role, Ameeruddin will focus on scaling platform capabilities, expanding deployments in complex environments, and developing integrated solutions that enhance real-time intelligence and operational resilience. He will continue to serve as Chief Operating Officer of the company alongside his new responsibilities.
With this leadership shift, Magellanic Cloud is doubling down on its ambition to stay ahead in India’s rapidly evolving surveillance ecosystem—where seeing, increasingly, is not just believing, but predicting.
