Venkat (Venke) Sharma is a globally recognized digital marketing leader with over 25 years of experience at the forefront of AI-powered brand transformation. As former Global Head of Product Strategy at Sprinklr and Executive Director of Consumer Strategy at Disney Star, he led groundbreaking campaigns like IPL’s digital growth, Disney+ Hotstar’s launch, and the award-winning “Mauka Mauka” campaign. A pioneer in MarTech and performance marketing, Venkat was named SAP’s Most Influential Digital Leader in India and authored “The Indestructible Brand: Crisis Management in the Age of Social Media.” He blends storytelling, analytics, and technology to drive measurable impact, evident in initiatives such as “The Distillery,” a real-time consumer intelligence hub that redefined programming, marketing, and advertising effectiveness across Disney+ Hotstar and Star TV.

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