Akshay Thakur — Partnerships Manager
With 10+ years in product marketing, strategy, partnerships and consulting across technology companies including Meta, Ola, and Deloitte, I've had the privilege of working on go-to-market strategies for products and technologies and building programs at scale Currently working in Global Partners @ Meta, I help bridge the gap between popular and emerging tech that serve billions and the creative minds who unlock their potential. I've had the opportunity to work on the launch of Custom AI, Meta AI App, Ray-Ban Meta across APAC markets and collaborate with diverse teams to drive adoption and engagement What I focus on: - Partnering with top creators, public figures, athletes, and media companies in India to drive adoption of Meta's products including Instagram, Threads, and Facebook - Supporting product launches and go-to-market initiatives for Meta products across APAC including Ray Ban Meta, Custom AI and Meta AI - Conducting market research and analysis to develop strategies for entertainment, sports, and tech verticals that help improve product feedback and product decision-making - Building scalable creator programs - launched "Born on Instagram," India's largest creator education initiative
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Marketing Specialist in the Technology sector.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 10 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Product Marketing
- Gtm
- Category Management
Career Highlights
- Over 10 years in product marketing and strategy.
- Led successful product launches across APAC markets.
- Built India's largest creator education initiative.
Work Experience
Meta
Partner Solutions Manager (3 yrs 8 mos)
Strategic Program Manager (1 yr 4 mos)
Ola (ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd)
Program Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
Solution Advisor (3 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA at Indian School of Business
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at PES University