Milind Pathak

Transforming Global Markets
Through Innovation & Leadership

30+ years shaping telecom, digital ecosystems, and enterprise growth across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Let's Shape the Future Together

The Vision

For over three decades, I've built, scaled, and transformed organizations in telecom, digital media, and fintech — from startups to multinational enterprises.

My approach is simple: identify untapped opportunities, lead inclusive teams, and deliver measurable growth in complex, matrixed environments.

Whether launching joint ventures, driving international expansion, or pioneering ad-tech innovations, the focus remains on sustainable impact.

Milind Pathak

Career Journey

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) - Proximus Global

Route Mobile Limited · January 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Driving global brand, product, and partnership strategies for a leading CPaaS provider.

Simplifying Products / Partnership / Communication

Route Mobile · December 2020 - December 2024 (4 years 1 month)

Global Ambitions Locally Delivered

OnlineSales.ai · December 2019 - December 2020 (1 year 1 month) · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Senior Vice President - Business

Paytm · July 2018 - November 2019 (1 year 5 months) · New Delhi Area, India

Led international expansion and enterprise mobile marketing businesses across Africa, Middle East, and Asia; added USD 10M+ in new international revenues.

Managing Director - Southeast Asia

Httpool · October 2017 - July 2018 (10 months)

#dothenew #dothedifferent #newchallenges

Chief Operating Officer

Madhouse · October 2014 - September 2017 (3 years) · Gurgaon, India

Built data led media products, spear-heading broad concept and key partner alliances to deliver the right digital media solutions for the company. Largest mobile marketing solutions company in South Asia. Joint Venture between Madhouse China and WPP.

Global Head (New Business) And Head - Mobile Marketing / Enterprise Business

One97 Communications Limited · November 2012 - October 2014 (2 years) · Gurgaon, India

India's leading mobile internet company with flagship brand- Paytm. As part of the leadership team spearheaded global expansion strategy with P&L responsibility in Africa/Middle East and Asia regions for mobile value added services business and mobile marketing & enterprise brand solutions.

Vice President - Asia Market Unit

Comviva Technologies Limited · November 2009 - October 2012 (3 years) · Gurgaon, India

Leading global provider of mobile financial and VAS solutions & services. Led and managed all sales, business development and operations for Asia region. Additionally also led the Mobile Content Solutions team, defining strategy for mobile content business across regions.

Co-CEO / Country Manager

Buongiorno HongKong Ltd (Indian Office) · August 2005 - November 2009 (4 years 4 months) · Gurgaon, India

Global leader in Digital Services (now part of DoCoMo Digital). Planned & executed the strategy to set-up Indian operations. Grounds up started and expanded company to become profitable within my tenure. Developed and maintained, core relationship with Indian MNO & Media companies. Lead all the teams in Business development / Account management / Operations / Marketing / Marketing services and Product & Content.

Head New Services Initiative (Telecom / MCommerce)

Mitsui & Co Ltd · December 2003 - July 2005 (1 year 8 months)

Drive and Lead Information, Electronics & Telecom (IET) Sector “New Initiatives” at Mitsui in India. Core focus: Define & execute strategy for an investment in Mobile VAS / M-Commerce / M-Payment market (3 companies successfully entered India). Focus on Telemetry / Vehicle Tracking / GPS Segment business development. Develop the project of investment in import & manufacturing of LCD / Plasma technology in India.

Business Manager in Infrastructure Project team

Mitsui & Co Ltd · August 1999 - November 2003 (4 years 4 months)

Focus on sector study & developing business in Ports, Airports, Urban Transport, Water, and Tourism. Road Construction sector & Railway transportation sector in India for various products / projects. Focused on Bilateral (between Govt of Japan and India), government funding projects development in Education, fisheries, Public Health Dept of various states.

Manager Business development - (Material Handling Group)

TIL Ltd · July 1995 - July 1999 (4 years 1 month)

Manage the entire sales / Business development in the Material handling products division. Market research and Customer Satisfaction Survey. Product Manager for the market introduction of multiple products Forklift trucks / Reach-stackers. (This today is a “Cash cow” in TIL Product portfolio). Managing western region for Sales & Business Development activity. Doubled revenue and sales Y-o-Y for the allotted region.

Management Trainee

Thremax Babcock & Wilcox Ltd · June 1994 - June 1995 (1 year 1 month) · Pune

Visiting / Guest Faculty, Trainer, Coach, Learner, Key Note Speaker

Various Management Institutes · January 2006 - Present (20 years 1 month) · India

Teach/guest lecture on Mobile Marketing and Digital advertising in colleges like SP Jain School of Global Management, SIES College of Management, Chetna Management Institute. Run a complete 40 hour module on Mobile/Digital marketing at SP Jain. Run Mobile marketing workshops at key events and organisations. Held positions on board at Amity University for Telecom Management for various initiatives. Global Keynote Speaker in over 100 conferences and marketing events.

Key Impact & Achievements

$10M+

New International Revenues

Through strategic expansion at Paytm

100%+

Revenue Growth

At Madhouse, sustaining market leadership

45%+

Global Revenue Contribution

As VP Asia at Comviva

Insights & Thought Leadership

Featured Articles & Interviews

100+ Keynotes Delivered

From global telecom forums to digital advertising summits, sharing strategies on innovation, growth, and future trends.

Let's Connect

Open to board roles, strategic advisory, leadership opportunities, and transformative collaborations.