Akshay Mathur, one of the most respected names in India’s digital advertising and adtech ecosystem, has announced his move from Tyroo (SMILE Group), concluding a high-impact tenure after a decade at the organization.
Over the years, Mathur has been at the forefront of Asia’s digital transformation, holding senior leadership positions at organizations that helped shape the industry – including Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group), People Group, Yahoo! India, Komli Media, SVG Media, Dentsu, and most recently Tyroo (SMILE Group).
Well known and recognized for his deep understanding of monetization strategy, partnerships, and business building, Mathur has helped launch and scale the Asian operations of several global platforms. Across the organizations that Mathur has worked with, he was known for building revenue-first businesses, launching large-scale platform partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams across sales, operations excellence, and strategic growth. His expertise has contributed directly to the success of several global platforms in the region.
“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with some of the most dynamic people, partners and platforms in the industry,” said Mathur. “Each chapter has been about building, learning, and growing – and I’m looking forward to carrying that momentum into what comes next.”
His contributions span enterprise sales, go-to-market strategy, partner-led monetization models, and bringing performance and brand solutions to scale in fast-moving Asian markets. Widely regarded as a sharp operator with a global outlook and local insight, Mathur continues to be seen as a key figure in the region’s evolving digital economy.
While he has yet to reveal what’s next, the industry will be watching closely as one of its most experienced and influential voices steps into a new phase of his professional journey.