Ankit Rihal
Public Figure & Creator Partnerships | Media & Entertainment Industry Leader | Amplifying Impact Through OTT, TV, Film, Music, Gaming & Digital Innovation
- Role
- Head - Global Partnerships, India at Meta
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ankit Rihal
Media & Entertainment Leader | Driving Impact Across OTT, TV, Films, Music, Gaming & Digital PlatformsWith over 17 years of experience, I bring a proven track record of building impactful content ecosystems and strategic partnerships across the media and entertainment landscape—including OTT, television, film, music, and gaming. I currently lead Creator & Public Figure Partnerships at Meta (Facebook & Instagram) in India, where I manage high-impact relationships across entertainment, sports, fashion, and music, shaping the creator economy at scale.At Meta, I’ve conceptualised and launched some of India’s most iconic digital initiatives—#SocialForGood,#LiveInYourLivingRoom, and Born on Instagram—while also playing a key role in the India launches of flagship products like Reels, Instagram Stories, and Threads. These efforts have driven cultural relevance and significant business impact. My work spans go-to-market strategy, digital IP creation, product adoption, content acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale cross-functional & Team leadership.I’m known for driving measurable business results through innovation, operational excellence, and an entrepreneurial approach. I excel at taking ideas from concept to execution—mobilising teams, building stakeholder consensus, and delivering on key KPIs in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Experience
Head - Global Partnerships, India
Jul 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Education
New Green Field School - India
Higher secondary, PCM
1999 — 2000
Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and System
2005 — 2007
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
BIS
2000 — 2004
Skills
- Crm
- Product Development
- Analysis
- Strategy
- Sales
- Mobile Devices
- Business Development
- Digital Marketing
- Vas
- App Store
- Sourcing
- Business Strategy
- Product Marketing
- Product Management
- Content Management
- Management
- Market Research
- Partner Management
- Project Planning
- Team Management
- Strategic Partnerships
- Competitive Analysis
- Start-Ups
- Mobile Applications
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