Chandrahas Shetty

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Head of Demand, India at Magnite

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Overview

Chandrahas Shetty is the Head of Demand for India at Magnite, an ad-tech veteran with over 14 years of experience at firms like Oracle and Disney+Hotstar. He specializes in business planning, partnerships, and revenue analysis. Colleagues consistently describe him as "hugely effective," "ambitious," and a "real champion."

He holds a Masters in Mass Media and was instrumental in launching "Hotstar Connect," a roadshow initiative to train agency partners, demonstrating his skill in building strong industry relationships.

Personality Overview

Pleasant

Strong-minded

Slow Starter

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Streaming & CTV Ads
His recent focus is on advancing advertising in the CTV ecosystem, using data-driven intelligence and smart ad podding to enhance viewer experience and campaign value.
Ad Tech Partnerships
His career highlights building strategic partnerships with major agencies like WPP and dentsu to power outcome-driven media activation and create new revenue streams.
Data & Attribution
His experience at Oracle with BlueKai and Moat, combined with his role on an IAB council, shows a deep understanding of data-driven targeting and campaign measurement.

Media Appearances

India 2025 Ad Market Predictions with Chandrahas Shetty, Magnite. Featured in YouTube

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India Advertising Market Predictions 2025: Insights from Magnite’s eMpower Series. Featured in Magnite Blog

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Chandrahas Shetty appointed Head of Demand - India at Magnite. Featured in Exchange4Media

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Work History

9-2023
Head of Demand, India at Magnite
3-2023 - 9-2023
Director Partnerships at MediaMath
5-2022 - 3-2023
Data & Attribution Council Member at IAB Southeast Asia and India
1-2021 - 3-2023
Senior Client Partner at Oracle
7-2018 - 1-2021
Agency Head - IPG, DAN & Omnicom at Hotstar

Education

2009 - 2010
Masters In Mass Media from MET

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Insights For Selling To Chandrahas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chandrahas is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chandrahas

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chandrahas move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Chandrahas take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Chandrahas

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