Zarak Khan

Director at Netflix Ads |Former YouTube & Google

Australia

About

As Director of Ads Sales Solutions for APAC at Netflix, I lead three pivotal sales solutions functions, including data and tech integrations, adtech and channel partnerships, and measurement solutions. My team spans Australia, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea, enabling the scaling of Netflix's rapidly expanding advertising business. Bringing over a rich experience in advertising and programmatic solutions, I have previously driven impactful outcomes in APAC regions for YouTube and Google, including leading commercial strategy and operations for multi-billion-dollar ads businesses. My expertise lies in programmatic advertising, data clean rooms, and advertising sales, consistently fostering innovation and enabling data-driven, privacy-safe solutions.

Experience

  • Netflix (On-site)
    • Director Ads Sales Solutions, APAC
      Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

      Scaling the rapidly growing Netflix ads business by leading three sales solutions functions across APAC i.e. 1) Data & tech integrations 2) Adtech & channel partnerships and 3) Measurement solutions. My team is spread across Australia, Singapore, Japan & South Korea.

    • Director Ads Meaurement Strategy, APAC
      Jul 2024 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Leading the data, insights & measurement function for Netflix Ads across Asia Pacific. Part of founding team of Netflix Ads across Australia, Japan & South Korea. Building the first $B Netflix ads business.

  • Google (Full-time · 8 yrs)
    • Head of YouTube Ads Strategy & Operations - APAC Go to Market (Strategy & Operations)
      Jun 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Managing commercial strategy & operations for multi $B YouTube ads business in Asia Pacific (Japan, Korea, India, South East Asia, Greater China & Australia) via AI powered solutions, Connected TV, YouTube Shorts & video measurement across Google ads & DV360.

    • Head of Ads Measurement APAC - Go to Market Strategy & Operations
      Oct 2019 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 9 mos

      Leading product strategy & operations for Google's multi $B ads business across APAC (Japan, India, Korea, Greater China & South East Asia). Bridging the well known ads measurement challenges through privacy safe + credible 1st & 3rd Party solutions. Core expertise in product strategy & operations across advanced marketing analytics, cloud based marketing & full funnel planning, reporting/verification & measurement.

    • Agency Business Lead - South Asia Emerging Markets
      Aug 2016 - Sep 2019 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      • Spearheaded the growth of Google's ads business across emerging South Asian markets, including Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. • Developed strategic partnerships and tailored advertising solutions to meet local market needs. • Implemented innovative marketing strategies that resulted in a remarkable 6x business growth over three years.

  • Director, Client Leadership at Mindshare
    Sep 2013 - Aug 2016 · 3 yrs

  • Marketing Manager - Youth Segment (Brand, Affinity & loyalty) at e&
    Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Reporting to the Head of youth segment, primary responsibilities included the following: • Revamping the segment strategy by shifting its paradigm from customer acquisition to revenue optimization and profitability through the launch of Ufone’s first ever youth brand ‘Uth Pack’. • Managing the youth brand’s health and responsible for its 360 degree communication planning. • Pioneering the concept of negotiations in Affinity marketing (cross-industry co-branded initiatives) for Uth Pack. The objective was to create win-win business situations in co-branded initiatives with various local & international brands from across industries.

  • Team Lead Brand, CLM & Marketing Operations at wi-tribe (An Ooredoo Company)
    Nov 2008 - Sep 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos

    Direct brand management, execution of ATL & BTL advertising (Including Digital marketing), sales collateral and tradeshow marketing. The primarily responsibilities include: - Coordinating with creative, media, digital, outdoor & activation agencies for effective execution of the campaign. - Ensure efficient and effective overall campaign management & execution. (print, radio, TV, Digital/Social media, outdoor, non-traditional mediums) - Devise & execute the overall BTL strategy and brand activations in all regions within the country. - Custodian of the financial operations and marketing budget management. - Assist the sales & the customer care center teams by planning and executing regionally targeted BTL activities to achieve their targets. - Responsible for branding at the customer care centers and third party retailers - Produced media kit that demonstrated key marketing analytics and demographics for use in sales presentations. Efforts were credited as instrumental in closing numerous high-level deals. - Leveraged strengths in cost-effective marketing management and vendor negotiations to end each year an average of 15% under-budget (without compromising business growth goals). - Developing online applications with digital marketing agencies to enhance customer’s online experience leading to engagment and retention. - Coordinating with research, buisness development & Customer care teams to Conduct Brand Health Monitoring.