Ryan Afshar
Vice President, Publishers & Platforms, International
Bio:
Ryan Afshar is an experienced marketing and commercial leader with over 25 years experience across adtech, digital, and broadcast media. He is currently at LG Ad Solutions, where he leads strategic partnerships with Connected TV publishers and programmatic platforms across international markets. Prior to joining LG, Ryan held leadership positions at LiveRamp, Videology, Telefónica, and Time Inc. He also co-founded Inadvia, a pioneering programmatic trading platform for inflight advertising, reflecting both his entrepreneurial mindset and his ability to identify emerging opportunities within advertising technology.
Outside of his commercial work, Ryan is a committed advocate for a more diverse and inclusive media industry. He speaks regularly at industry events and mentors emerging talent through organisations
including Bloom UK, Media For All (MEFA), NABS, and the IAA.