Vishal Dembla

CCO, Hooq Digital

Branding and Advertising, Business
Leadership, Digital Media

Vishal Dembla

Biography

Vishal is a seasoned media executive with an extensive background spanning Asia-Pacific. Presently, he holds the role of Chief Commercial Officer at HOOQ, shouldering full commercial and operational responsibilities for the region. His remit includes leading Partnerships, Business Strategy, and Customer Service. Vishal's journey led him to HOOQ after a notable nine-year tenure at Turner, where he culminated as General Manager for Southeast Asia. He orchestrated several pioneering feats for Turner, encompassing launching the Cartoon Network Watch and Play app and establishing pivotal telco partnerships. Notably, he drove Turner's ventures into Korean entertainment, played a pivotal role in a TOP 5 free-to-air network joint venture in Thailand, and facilitated investments in Vietnam's largest digital content creator and publisher. Beyond media, Vishal is a fintech, health, wellness, and food tech enthusiast. Holding an MBA from INSEAD Business School, his expertise amalgamates media prowess with a passion for transformative industries.