Mumbai: Magnite, an independent sell-side advertising platform, has appointed Sahil Bansal as Country Lead, India. In his new role, Bansal will oversee Magnite’s operations in India, focusing on building and strengthening strategic relationships with publishers and buyers in the region.
Gavin Buxton, Managing Director, Asia at Magnite, stated, “Sahil joins Magnite at a pivotal moment as India’s programmatic landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth. His deep industry knowledge and proven track record leading teams will help strengthen our market position, and I look forward to working with him to enhance our ability to deliver innovative solutions for new and existing clients across India.”
With over 13 years of experience in the advertising and technology sectors across India and the APAC region, Bansal brings a wealth of expertise to Magnite. He most recently served as Cluster Lead – Google Marketing Platform, where he led key business initiatives and played a significant role in scaling operations in India.
In his new position, Bansal will lead the Magnite team in India and report directly to Gavin Buxton.
Sahil Bansal, Country Lead, India at Magnite, shared his enthusiasm for the role, “I’m excited to take on this new opportunity leading the talented Magnite team in India, and look forward to driving forward Magnite’s position in the market. India’s digital evolution presents significant opportunities, and I look forward to strengthening our partnerships with premium publishers while expanding our demand relationships to capture this potential.”
As India’s programmatic advertising market continues to grow, Bansal’s leadership is expected to enhance Magnite’s presence and help the company capture emerging opportunities in the region. This appointment underscores Magnite’s commitment to delivering innovative, localized solutions to meet the evolving needs of India’s digital ecosystem.
