Ankit Rihal — VP of Engineering

Media & Entertainment Leader | Driving Impact Across OTT, TV, Films, Music, Gaming & Digital Platforms With over 17 years of experience, I bring a proven track record of building impactful content ecosystems and strategic partnerships across the media and entertainment landscape—including OTT, television, film, music, and gaming. I currently lead Creator & Public Figure Partnerships at Meta (Facebook & Instagram) in India, where I manage high-impact relationships across entertainment, sports, fashion, and music, shaping the creator economy at scale. At Meta, I’ve conceptualised and launched some of India’s most iconic digital initiatives—#SocialForGood, #LiveInYourLivingRoom, and Born on Instagram—while also playing a key role in the India launches of flagship products like Reels, Instagram Stories, and Threads. These efforts have driven cultural relevance and significant business impact. My work spans go-to-market strategy, digital IP creation, product adoption, content acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale cross-functional & Team leadership. I’m known for driving measurable business results through innovation, operational excellence, and an entrepreneurial approach. I excel at taking ideas from concept to execution—mobilising teams, building stakeholder consensus, and delivering on key KPIs in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Media & Entertainment with expertise in digital partnerships and content strategy.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 18 yrs 4 mos