Hi, I'm Ankur Goel - APAC Sales & GTM Leader | Apps & Advertising | Apple | Ex-Google
I thrive on transforming product potential into market success, especially in digital advertising and app ecosystems across APAC. My passion lies in building high-performing, multicultural teams and navigating ambiguity to drive significant business impact. Let's connect!
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led commercialization for Google's App Ads across APAC, launching new ad products and driving significant revenue growth.
Currently heads SMB Sales for Apps & Advertising in APAC at Apple, focusing on a new growth frontier.
Can share best practices for scaling app advertising businesses in APAC and provide insights on effective go-to-market strategies.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Sales & Mobile Apps
Began career driving mobile app sales, building foundational experience in the Indian market.
✦ Sales Lead
✦ Mobile Apps
✦ India
App Ads Commercialization Leadership
Transitioned to leading commercialization efforts for App Ads across the entire APAC region at Google.
✦ Commercialization
✦ App Ads
✦ APAC
GTM Strategy & Innovation
Pivoted to Head of Strategy & Go To Market for App Ads, shaping future product direction and market entry.
✦ GTM Strategy
✦ Product Strategy
✦ Innovation
SMB Sales Leadership at Tech Giant
Currently heading SMB Sales for Apps & Advertising in APAC at Apple, focusing on a new growth frontier.
✦ Apple
✦ SMB Sales
✦ APAC Ads
💪🏻 Superpowers
APAC Market Commercialization Architect
Proven ability to launch and scale app advertising businesses in complex Asian markets.
✦ Led commercialization for Google's App Ads across APAC.
✦ Developed and executed GTM strategies for new ad products.
✦ Drove significant revenue growth with key performance clients.
Cross-Cultural Team Builder
Expert in fostering high-performing, diverse teams across geographies.
✦ Managed and motivated geographically distributed teams.
✦ Built cohesive units from disparate cultural backgrounds.
✦ Cultivated inclusive and collaborative work environments.
Digital Advertising Growth Catalyst
Adept at transforming product potential into market success in digital advertising.
✦ Specializes in sales activation for performance-driven clients.
✦ Deep understanding of apps and advertising ecosystems.
✦ Navigates ambiguity to drive measurable business impact.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering emerging trends in ad tech and consumer behavior in APAC.
✦ Exploring innovative partnership opportunities within the tech ecosystem.
✦ Connecting with leaders driving digital transformation in emerging markets.
I can help with
✦ Share best practices for scaling app advertising businesses in APAC.
✦ Provide insights on effective go-to-market strategies for new digital products.
✦ Offer guidance on building and managing high-performing, multicultural teams.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify innovative B2B SaaS solutions for SMBs in Southeast Asia.
✦ Connect with emerging leaders in the mobile gaming and e-commerce sectors.
✦ Gain perspectives on consumer tech adoption in frontier markets.