Harish Iyer

Harish Iyer has extensive work experience in the media planning and buying industry. Harish joined Interactive Avenues in 2007 as an Executive - Media Planning & Buying, and steadily progressed through various roles within the company. Harish has worked as a Media Manager, Senior Manager - Media Planning & Buying, Media Group Head - Planning & Buying, Associate Media Director, Media Director, and Associate Vice President. In 2015, they were promoted to Vice President of Media Planning & Buying, and in 2018, they became the Executive Vice President, where their responsibilities include driving planning intelligence, media investment & innovation, managing global/local media pitches, maximizing media productivity for clients, and driving programmatic partnerships & innovations. Prior to joining Interactive Avenues, Harish worked as a Trainee at Carat Media Services in 2005 and at Interactive Avenues in 2006.

Harish Iyer completed their education with a Post Graduation Diploma in Business Administration specializing in Communication Management from AICAR Business School between 2005 and 2007. Before that, they pursued a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounts from K.J. Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce from 2000 to 2005. Their primary education was completed at St Xaviers High School Powai, where they obtained their SSC degree between 1988 and 2000. In addition, they obtained a certification in Strategic Negotiation from Lynda.com in 2016.