Balaji Ravindran

Balaji Ravindran is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in product leadership and management across various high-profile companies. Currently serving as Vice President of AI & Data Ad Products at The New York Times, Balaji's previous roles include significant positions at Amazon, where responsibilities encompassed product leadership for Amazon Ads and steering innovations in digital advertising. Balaji has also held executive roles at Markable AI and Crisp Mobile, contributing to strategic pivots and successful exits. With foundational experience from Nielsen and Yahoo, Balaji has driven product development and international expansion initiatives. Balaji's educational background includes a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans and Executive Education from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.