Board Member Category: Keynotes 2024
EKTA AGARWAL
Michael Dobell
Michael Dobell is a co-founder and EVP for Innovation at Media.Monks. His focus is on expanding the agency’s digital service offerings and expressing it to customers and the market. Previously Michael co-led digital design agency Jam3’s successful merger with Media.Monks. Michael is the vice chair of the Society of Digital Agencies (SoDA), and Strategy Director at the Squamish Windsports Society.
Over the past decade Michael’s teams have won many industry awards and accolades, including the very first Cannes Cyber Lion, The One Show, D&AD, and over 100 Favorite Website Awards. His writing work and interviews have appeared in The Globe and Mail, Creativity, Applied Arts, Fast Company, Communication Arts, as well as Forester, who selected Jam3 as 2021’s ‘North American Digital innovation Agency of the Year’. When he’s not busy making things happen at Media.Monks, Michael is in search of a great espresso and a decent wave or two.
Mike was born in Canada, has lived in Washington, California, British Columbia, Japan and Toronto (in that order) he now lives on the traditional and unceded territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation along with his family. He grew up on omni magazine, nat geo, and Blue Peter; but really he likes to say he’s from the internet.
Gunjan Shah
Gunjan is an accomplished leader who has worked across geographies in varied industries – paints, telecom & foods. Prior to Bata India Limited he worked as the Chief Commercial Officer of Britannia Industries.
In his professional journey he has worked across several functions encompassing sales, marketing and supply chain and has been involved in both turnarounds and growth journeys. He has also led Britannia’s International Business and architected one of its most
impactful strategy and business transformations.
He holds a Bachelor of Technology (Computers) from VJTI , Mumbai. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from Indian Institute of Technology , Kolkata.
Vaibhav Pandey
Neetan Chopra
Neetan Chopra is the Chief Digital and Information Officer at IndiGo, India’s largest passenger airline. He is responsible for driving digital, analytics and technology outcomes for the airline, as well as create new digital business models and revenue streams. Previously he held similar technology and digital roles at Dubai Holding and Emirates Airlines. Neetan began his career as a consultant at Accenture.
Neetan is a passionate advocate of ‘being digital’ as opposed to just ‘doing digital’ and helping enterprises compete in the digital era. He is on the board of multiple technology start-ups and VCs, helping bring digital advisory to entrepreneurship.
He is a TEDx speaker and frequently speaks on topics such as digital transformation, emerging business models and change management. Neetan has been recognized by Silicon Valley’s Constellation Research into BT150 (Business Transformation 150), which is a global elite list of top executives leading innovative business transformation efforts.
Neetan has a quest for continuous learning, holds two Master’s degrees (MBA, MCA) and has studied in premium global institutions such as London Business School UK, St. Gallen Switzerland, Bradford UK, NIT Trichy India, and Delhi University India.
Suyash Saraf
Pulkit Trivedi
Vijay Iyer
Manish Vij
Manish is a tech entrepreneur whose journey began in 1999 when he launched Kabadibazaar.com from his college hostel. He co-founded Quasar, India’s leading digital media agency; SVG Media/Tyroo, a pioneering AdTech company; and Letsbuy.com, a prominent eCommerce platform. His ventures have attracted investments from top venture capital firms and global business collaborations.
As managing partner of Smile Group, he leads one of India’s foremost digital venture builders. He recently turned author with “Brick By Brick”, a self help business book for budding entrepreneurs published by Penguin, which has been receiving wide praise among top business leaders and startup enthusiasts.
Outside of business, Manish is an adventurer, holding a Limca Book of Records for driving on Icelandic glaciers. His wanderlust recently took him to Antarctica, showcasing his passion for exploration. Manish’s diverse pursuits reflect his commitment to pushing boundaries and his drive for excellence. He is also an active early-stage investor through his family holdings, Vaana Ventures, supporting a diverse portfolio of innovative companies.
