
Ashwini Karandikar
I am an internationally recognized entrepreneurial executive with a proven trackrecord in advertising, business development, and operational excellence on aglobal scale. As a motivational leader and dedicated mentor, I’ve built and leddiverse, high- performing teams across 50+ markets—driving transformativegrowth and fostering cultures of innovation and inclusion.
Witha sharp eye for opportunity, I specialize in converting vision intosustainable, revenue-generating outcomes that create lasting value foremployees, clients, and organizations alike.
Honoredas one of Business Insider’s 30 Most Powerful Women in Mobile Advertising, I amrecognized as an agency innovator and a passionate advocate for inclusion inthe advertising and marketing industry.
Currently,I lead the Media, Technology & Data practice at the 4A’s, helping shape thefuture of media and marketing. Previously, I served as a Senior Advisor inMcKinsey’s High Tech, Media & Telecom practice and, before that, foundedand scaled Amnet—Dentsu’s global programmatic group—across more than 50markets.
Beyondmy professional work, I am deeply involved in the performing arts as a founderand active member of several volunteer organizations dedicated to bringingtheater, music, and cultural performances to local communities.
