Nikunj Arora’s career spans the full spectrum of digital advertising, from publisher and ad network to SSP, in-app ad exchange, and DSP, giving him a rare 360-degree perspective on the industry’s supply chain and challenges. As Senior Director, Inventory & Data Partnerships at StackAdapt, Nikunj leverages 15 years of experience to bridge gaps across JAPAC’s programmatic landscape, unlocking new revenue streams in DOOH, CTV, and data-driven campaigns. He has scaled startups, led regional teams at global adtech firms, and built sustainable partnerships that drive measurable results for publishers & advertisers in highly competitive markets.

A Stanford GSB LEAD alumnus, Nikunj is passionate about connecting technology, creativity, and business outcomes, always bringing a local lens and a global mindset to every challenge. Beyond work, he finds balance through meditation, running, and culinary adventures, and thrives on meeting new people and learning from diverse perspectives. Guided by values of benevolence, universalism, and intellectual curiosity, Nikunj believes the most impactful solutions emerge when we connect as humans-first.