Pritesh Desai

Pritesh Desai started their career in 2012 as an intern at Zav Foundation. Pritesh then worked as a Systems Engineer, BI Developer, and Techno-Business Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services from 2013 to 2016. During this time, they played a key role in financial risk management projects for clients in the banking and finance sector.

In 2016, Pritesh joined Micanvas as the Junior Head of Logistics and Finance. After a year, they moved to HT Media Ltd as a Sales and Marketing Intern. Later in 2017, they worked as a Marketing Strategy Consultant for the Textile Division at Reliance Industries Limited and was also the Head of Networking and Logistics at MICA Leadership Series.

From 2018 to 2021, they worked at Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd., where they held various marketing and partnerships roles in the Bollywood division, starting as a Management Trainee and later being promoted to Asst. Manager and Deputy Manager.

Pritesh's most recent experience is at Times Bridge, where they started in 2021 as the Manager of Strategic Partnerships and then became the Partnerships Lead in 2022. In this role, they led and managed partnerships with emerging brands, publishers, platforms, and industry players to drive revenue and growth. Pritesh developed and executed partnership strategies aligned with partners' goals and objectives, while also building strong relationships and negotiating contracts.

Pritesh Desai completed their PGDM-C in Strategic Marketing and Communication from MICA | The School of Ideas from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a BE degree in Electronics from Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidhyalaya (BVM) Engineering College, Anand, from 2009 to 2013. Pritesh also attended R.S.M. Poonawala Sarvajanik Experimental High School from 2006 to 2009, where they focused on Mathematics and Science for their H.S.C. degree. Lastly, they completed their S.S.C degree from R.N.Naik High School from 2004 to 2007.