Ash Thakar

Ash Thakar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in brand management, sales, and project management. Currently serving as the Head of Brand and Chief Firefighter at TIKTAL since 2019, Ash focuses on enhancing the ecosystem for creators and brands by facilitating effective communication amid a crowded advertising landscape. Prior to TIKTAL, Ash played a key role in partnerships and sales at Forwardfoodtech, connecting early-stage food and agricultural tech startups with impact investors. Additional experience includes managing a pro bono project at Insite, working as a Sales Account Executive at Paddle, and holding multiple senior sales positions at ResearchGate and RocketFuel. Ash began the professional journey at LinkedIn in client services. Ash holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Cardiff University.