Nikhil Nilakantan

Nikhil Nilakantan is an experienced leader in product management and strategy with a diverse background in technology and advertising. Currently serving as GM of Amazon Advertising, Nikhil oversees multiple key business lines and drives product innovation with responsibility for the P&L. Previous roles include Global Head of Reading Growth for Amazon Kindle, where Nikhil enhanced the reading experience for customers, and Director of Product Management at Match.com, leading various strategic initiatives. Nikhil co-founded and led startups such as moreTap Inc. and Glass, focusing on enhancing user experiences in the tech and fashion sectors. Nikhil's professional history also includes significant roles at Texas Instruments and Hewlett Packard, complemented by an MBA from the SMU Cox School of Business and a BS in Computer Science from Florida Institute of Technology.