Ankit Rao

GTM Strategy & Project / Program Management Leader - SMB Ads Monetization | Author | MBA | Ex- Lazada, Google, Amazon | PMP

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Grabex-Persistent Systemsex-Lazada

Leading the charge at Grab, as Regional Manager in Project / Program Management and Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy focuses on expanding self-serve platforms across Southeast Asia.

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The team's collaborative efforts have been instrumental in achieving a substantial 68% year-over-year revenue increase. With PMP certification and expertise in business AI applications, we've effectively navigated product launches and market At the helm of high-impact initiatives, our team has fostered relationships that bridge product and business teams, ensuring seamless coordination for successful rollouts. My experience in various companies, underlines a track record of driving operational efficiencies and market penetration, reinforcing their position as a key player in the advertising industry.

Career TimelineNOW → PAST

GTM Index

  1. GRABJOB
    1. Regional GTM Strategy & Pr…
      2Y 11M
    2. Regional Program Mgr Lead…
      2Y
  2. OVERTHINKING IS MY BEST FRIENDJOB
    1. Author
      1Y 1M
  3. LAZADAJOB
    1. Regional Senior Mgr - Adve…
      7M
    2. Regional Senior Mgr - Adve…
      1Y 1M
  4. GOOGLEJOB
    1. Program Mgr- Advertising S…
      8M
    2. Account Mgr (TVC)
      1Y 4M
  5. AMAZONJOB
    1. Program Mgr - Amazon Ads
      11M
  6. ESPNJOB
    1. Assistant Mgr Digital Ad O…
      1Y 11M
  7. PERSISTENT SYSTEMSJOB
    1. Software Eng
      2Y 2M

Time in market 13Y 9MOpen 2Closed 8Stints 10

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  1. Job: Grab — Regional GTM Strategy & Program Management Leader - SMB Ads Self-Serve Monetization · 2023-09 – present
  2. Job: Grab — Regional Program Manager Lead - GrabAds (Part of Chief of Staff team) · 2021-09 – 2023-09
  3. Job: Persistent Systems — Software Engineer · 2012-11 – 2015-01
  4. Job: Lazada — Regional Senior Manager - Advertising Operations & GTM Strategy · 2020-01 – 2021-02
  5. Job: Google — Program Manager- Advertising Strategy and GTM (TVC) · 2019-05 – 2020-01
  6. Job: Lazada — Regional Senior Manager - Advertising Strategic Projects & GTM · 2021-02 – 2021-09
  7. Job: ESPN — Assistant Manager Digital Ad Operations · 2016-06 – 2018-05
  8. Job: Overthinking Is My Best Friend — Author · 2025-07 – present
  9. Job: Google — Account Manager (TVC) · 2015-01 – 2016-05
  10. Job: Amazon — Program Manager - Amazon Ads · 2018-06 – 2019-05

Skills

Generative AI ToolsCross-Cultural LeadershipLaunch ExperienceAPACWorkload PrioritizationRelationship BuildingStrategic InitiativesBusiness LeadershipProject ImplementationEfficiency OptimizationOperationsCross-functional AlignmentProject PlansE-CommercePerformance ManagementStrategic ThinkingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cross-functional CommunicationCross-functional CollaborationsCritical Thinking

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