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Sharma marked seven years at MGID on LinkedIn recently, writing: “Seven years ago, I set out with a vision to create meaningful value in India's digital native advertising landscape with MGID.” He also credited the company’s growth to its team, publisher partnerships and advertiser relationships, adding that the journey had been driven by “innovation.”
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Storyboard•01-10-2026, 11:23
Pankaj Sharma to Exit MGID India CEO Role by November End After Seven-Year Stint
  • •Pankaj Sharma, CEO & Director of MGID India, will depart the company by the end of November, concluding a seven-year tenure.
  • •Sharma led MGID's India operations as CEO & Director since December 2021, overseeing business strategy, P&L, and development.
  • •MGID is a global ad tech platform specializing in native advertising, reaching over 850 million unique visitors monthly across 32,000+ websites.
  • •Under Sharma's leadership, MGID India expanded partnerships, including a three-year exclusive deal with Republic Media in 2024.
  • •His exit comes as native advertising, programmatic buying, and AI-led advertising undergo significant industry changes; his next move is unconfirmed.
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Key Questions Answered

Pankaj Sharma is set to exit his position as CEO & Director of MGID India by the end of November.

Sharma has been with MGID for more than seven years, having led the India operations as CEO & Director since December 2021 after previously serving as Country Head and a board member.

Under Sharma's leadership, MGID entered into a three-year exclusive partnership with Republic Media in 2024 to implement AI-powered native advertising solutions across its digital properties.

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