#e4mBreaking:  Samsung Ads appoints Vignesh V as Director, Ad Sales-India

Prior to Samsung Ads, Vignesh served as Senior Vice President at JioStar - Sports in India

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Published: Nov 20, 2025 10:00 AM  | 2 min read
Vignesh V appointed Director of Ad Sales at Samsung Ads India
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  • Samsung Ads has appointed Vignesh V as the Director of Ad Sales for India, tasked with expanding the business and building strategic partnerships with advertisers and agencies.
  • Vignesh brings over 20 years of experience in media and advertising, having held leadership roles at JioStar, Disney, and Amazon, focusing on Ad Sales and strategic growth.
  • Guy Gibbs, Vice President of Samsung Ads, expressed enthusiasm for Vignesh's appointment, highlighting the potential of the Connected TV landscape for advertisers in India.
  • Vignesh emphasized the rapid changes in the TV landscape and the importance of adapting to reach fragmented audiences effectively.

Samsung Ads, an advanced TV advertising solutions provider in the country, has announced the appointment of Vignesh. V as the Director of Ad Sales for India. In this role, Vignesh will be responsible for expanding the business in India, forging strategic relationships and driving long-term partnerships with advertisers, agencies and trade desks in the country.

With more than two decades of experience in the media and advertising industry, Vignesh brings deep expertise in Ad Sales, Product & Revenue Strategy, Global Syndication, P&L Ownership and Strategic Partnerships. In his previous roles, Vignesh has led some of the most successful media businesses by driving high-performing teams to deliver growth and innovation. Prior to Samsung Ads, Vignesh served as Senior Vice President at JioStar - Sports in India. He has previously held leadership positions at Disney, Amazon, and other media companies.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vignesh to our team," said Guy Gibbs, Vice President, Rest of World (ROW), Samsung Ads. He further added, “The Connected TV (CTV) landscape offers significant opportunities for advertisers to connect with highly engaged audiences. Over the past five years our solutions have received an exceptional response from brands across India. Vignesh’s experience will be instrumental in driving new growth and creating more meaningful, results-driven partnerships with our clients.”

Commenting on his new role Vignesh added, “The TV landscape is changing faster than ever, and with it, the way we need to both understand, and deliver to fragmented audiences. It’s an exciting time to join the growing team at Samsung Ads as the CTV industry in India is rapidly expanding, and constantly offering new opportunities for advertisers.”

Published On: Nov 20, 2025 10:00 AM