Digital Turbine Accelerates Growth in India with New Leadership Team
Digital Turbine is strengthening its commitment to the Indian market by welcoming two seasoned industry veterans who will help accelerate growth and innovation in the region.
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Turbine, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPS), the leading platform powering premium mobile experiences through innovative technology, today announced the joining of industry leaders Shilpa Sadana as the Country Manager in India and Akul Vijay as the Senior Sales Manager for New Delhi to strengthen its presence in the Indian market.
Recognizing the potential of the Indian market as one of the world's largest and fastest-growing smartphone markets, Digital Turbine is committed to growing its presence in India. With DT technology already active on more than 19 million devices in the country, the company is enhancing the mobile user journey in India through frictionless, premium app discovery experiences. Following DT's recent exclusive partnership with Alcatel in June 2025, Digital Turbine is continuing the momentum with its brand and agency business to fuel growth in India.
"Shilpa and Akul are great additions to our team as we continue to scale our brand business in India," said James Rogers, VP of Brands, APAC at Digital Turbine. "India is a key market for us, with a rapidly expanding ecosystem of brands and agencies investing in mobile. Shilpa and Akul bring not only deep expertise in media and advertising but also a strong track record of building trusted relationships and delivering results. Their leadership and networks will be instrumental as we strengthen our presence in India and work with partners to create premium mobile advertising experiences at scale."
Shilpa, based in Mumbai, brings over a decade of experience in media, entertainment, and advertising technology, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results for brands. She will lead DT's business in India. Akul, bringing more than eight years of experience in digital media and partnerships, will represent DT in New Delhi, establishing the company's presence in both cities.
Prior to joining Digital Turbine, Shilpa served as Sales Director at mCanvas, where she built strategic partnerships and drove revenue growth in the mobile advertising space. She also held key positions at Sony Pictures from 2015 to 2021, where she successfully led several high-impact projects and demonstrated exceptional expertise in content monetization and market expansion strategies. "Digital Turbine's presence continues to grow in India, and I am excited to be part of the journey to drive growth for our brands and advertiser clients," said Shilpa.
Akul Vijay brings deep expertise in digital advertising sales and a strong history of partnering with leading brands, clients, and media agencies across North India's vibrant markets. In this role, Akul will focus on key clients and media agencies, driving collaborative, results-oriented advertising solutions customized to their needs.
"I am excited to work closely with advertisers and media agencies, supporting their growth and navigating the fast-evolving digital landscape with Digital Turbine's advanced technology and data-driven strategies," said Akul. "By focusing on deepening client relationships and agency partnerships, we aim to deliver outstanding value and impact in the region."
About Digital Turbine
Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) is the driving force behind superior mobile experiences for consumers and results for the world's leading mobile operators, advertisers and publishers. Our platform uniquely simplifies our partners' ability to drive end-to-end recognition, acquisition and monetization - connecting them to more consumers, in more ways, on more devices. Digital Turbine is headquartered in North America, with offices around the world. www.digitalturbine.com
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