Chinar Desai

Managing Director, Spark Foundry International at Spark Foundry

Chinar Desai is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in digital media and strategy, currently serving as Managing Director at Spark Foundry International since October 2016. In this role, Chinar oversees a team of Managing Partners and leads international media efforts on Meta. Previously held positions include Global Client Managing Director at Spark Foundry and SVP of Strategy & Innovation for MillerCoors. Earlier in the career, Chinar contributed to McDonald's as Global Digital Media Manager, driving digital transformation and managing key media agreements. Chinar's foundation in the industry includes roles at Spark Foundry, The Media Kitchen, Initiative, and Mirch Media, complemented by advanced degrees from Northwestern University and a professional certificate from New York University.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director, Spark Foundry International

    October, 2023 - present

  • Global Client Managing Director

    January, 2020

  • Svp, Strategy & Innovation

    January, 2019

  • Vp, Director

    October, 2016

  • Associate Director, Digital

    January, 2014

  • Connections Manager

    August, 2012