Vanessa Gaik

Vanessa (V) Gaik is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience in brand sales and partnerships, currently serving as the Executive Director at TikTok, where significant contributions include establishing TikTok's first Canadian sales HQ and expanding the team to over 60 employees. Prior to TikTok, Vanessa held the position of Director of Client Partnerships at Rangle.io, managing high-level client relationships, and worked at Facebook in various capacities, leading global accounts and pioneering influencer marketing strategies. Early career highlights include roles at Tribal Fusion, Yahoo! Canada, and Zenith Optimedia, where Vanessa demonstrated expertise in client management, media planning, and strategic campaign optimization. Vanessa holds a diploma in Marketing from the International Academy of Design and Technology.