Nikhil Gandhi — CEO
Experienced Corporate professional with a demonstrated history of driving businesses to profitability & sustained growth in the internet, media & entertainment industry. Currently Executive Director & Chief Business Officer at Arise IIP. Invested in building infrastructure in Africa and driving key business vertical as head of SEZ business. Previously served in leadership positions as Global COO at MX Player. Head of TikTok India, Middle East & Africa leading the development of TikTok's products and operations to achieve its global mission - inspire creativity and bring joy. Primarily focuses on strengthening TikTok's presence in the country and adding value to the growing global digital community, everyday. Building TikTok as the canvas, window, and bridge for TikTok users. Also served in key leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and Times Network, most recently as the President & COO of Times Network driving the monetisation strategy and overall business growth of the company. Specialties: Business Strategy, Business Management, Team Leadership,Brand Management, Revenue & Business Development, Digital Content and Marketing Strategy.
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Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 21 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Led TikTok's expansion in India and South Asia.
- Drove monetization strategies at Times Network.
- Built infrastructure initiatives in Africa.
Work Experience
ARISE IIP
Executive Director (3 yrs)
MX Player
Chief Operating Officer (1 yr 7 mos)
TikTok
Head - Middle East, Africa, Turkey & South Asia (5 mos)
Head - India & South Asia (1 yr 2 mos)
Times Network
President & COO (2 yrs 8 mos)
The Walt Disney Company
Vice President (9 yrs 7 mos)
UTV
Business Head (5 yrs 6 mos)
Bennett Coleman and Co. Ltd. (Times Group)
Region Head (2 yrs 4 mos)
Viacom18 Media Private Limited
Account Manager (1 yr)
Education
Business Analytics : Data & Insights at The Wharton School
Brand Management at Indian School of Business
Master of Commerce at University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics