Zane Furtado

Zane Furtado is an experienced professional in the advertising and media industry, currently serving in a leadership role focused on regulatory and compliance issues at Independent Media Agencies New Zealand since July 2024. With a long-standing tenure at Acquire Data-Driven Advertising since 2014, Zane has held various positions including GM - Technology & Innovation, Programmatic Director, and Programmatic Buyer. Zane has also contributed significantly to the Interactive Advertising Bureau NZ, serving as a Council Member since April 2020, and previously as Vice Chair of the Standards & Guidelines Council. Earlier roles include business development at Affinity.com, marketing management at SAP Media Worldwide Ltd, and brand activation at The Tonia group. Zane holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Marketing from Cardiff University and a Master's in Commerce from Mumbai University.