Vikram Somaya — Senior VP & Global Data Officer at ESPN

Mr. Vikram Somaya has been Senior Vice President and Global Data Officer of ESPN, Inc. since June 2015. Mr. Somaya is responsible for leading ESPN's data strategy as well as working closely with the Disney Media Networks to identify new revenue models and drive key sales strategies. Mr. Somaya has nine years experience in the online media space. He served as General Manager of Weatherfx Division at The Weather Company Pty. Ltd. Mr. Somaya managed M&A, corporate strategy and business development activities for Operative, Inc. Mr. Somaya served as Vice President of Strategy Management at Operative Media, Inc. Mr. Somaya worked at Omniture, where he was responsible for managing marketing management tools across all AOL properties. He coordinated the implementation and utilization of Omniture's industry-leading web analytics platform to maximize revenue generation and marketing analytics across the AOL enterprise. Prior to that, he spent three years at Revenue Science where he worked with clients such as American Express, Daimler Chrysler, GE Finance, J.Crew, EMC, Dow Jones and the Financial Times on both analytic and behavioral targeting engagements. During his time there, he was responsible for managing all East Coast strategic accounts for Revenue Science. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Global Operations and Audience at Thomson Reuters, administrating its global operations and analytics as well as audience derived revenue across various products lines. Additionally, he was responsible for building a successful private programmatic exchange. Mr. Somaya's previous leadership roles include managing director of business development and channel sales at Bluekai, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Milabra, Vice President of Strategic Alliances at Phorm. Mr. Somaya began his media career working with Cliff Freeman and Partners working on online and offline media strategies for brands such as Coca Cola, Sauza Tequila, Budget Rent-A-Car and Microsoft. He obtained his BA in Art History from Yale University.