Jivox, provider of the leading multi-screen interactive advertising platform, announced the appointment of Madhukar Rao as VP-Client Services. Madhukar will strengthen the management team and play a major role in expanding Jivox’s Client Services and Global Support.
Madhukar has over 11 years of digital marketing experience including hands on experience in Display Advertising, Email Marketing, working with Publishers, Agencies and Ad Technology companies.
Jivox also announced its plans to expand its Bangalore centre and double its staff, primarily creative designers and web programmers, over the next 12 months. The company has currently a headcount of 60.
Jivox, with its India head quarters in Bangalore and global head quarters in San Mateo, California has VC funding from Opus Capital, Helion Advisors & Fortisure Ventures. The Jivox IQ platform enables digital agencies and publishers to produce and deliver highly engaging online video ads that are dynamic, multi-screen and data-driven.
Announcing the appointment, Naren Nachiappan, Managing Director, Jivox said, “Madhukar will be responsible for expanding our Client Services & Support team , managing strategic accounts and growing the business with them. He will also provide key strategic inputs to corporate, product development, sales process and sales execution. I am pleased to welcome Madhukar to Jivox”.
Most recently, Madhukar has been responsible for Operations, Account management, strategic planning, compliance and quality management activities for Theorem as AVP – Operations. Madhukar was responsible for over 70 clients across the globe and also implementing project plans within preset budgets and deadlines, negotiating SLAs for large and medium-size business transformation projects alongside managing a work force of 700+ members.
On his appointment, Madhukar, said “I am excited to join the leadership team at Jivox. At this point, when we are focused on driving growth and expanding the delivery centre at Bangalore, I look forward to bring in new and innovative practises that will create an effective client services team at Jivox focused on adding value to our customers. Thrilled to be collaborating with sales and account management contributing to top line growth. ”
