CONNECTORS | PUSHKAR VIJAY SANE

Co-Founder & CEO Convergination Ventures

Professional Experience:

Pushkar is co-founder and CEO of a consulting and technology incubation firm, Convergination Ventures. He specialises in digital marketing, media, strategy and big data analytics, helping organisations navigate today’s digitised economy and create ideas that connect with their customers effectively.

Previously, he served as Chief Digital Officer (North & South Asia) and Global Head of Social Marketing Practice at Publicis Groupe’s media entity, Starcom. He also worked with EuroRSCG and FCB in various leadership roles. He served as an adviser-in-residence at the VentureNursery from 2012 to 2015 and advised over 15 ventures.

Pushkar holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a postgraduate diploma in computer applications from the MS University of Baroda, as well as a postgraduate diploma in advertising and communications management from NMIMS Mumbai. He also attended an executive management leadership programme at INSEAD Singapore.

His passions include travelling, photography, reading, tennis and chess.

Voluntary Contributions to Hong Kong:

• Member, Asia Society Hong Kong, 2017-2018.

• Vice Chair, Tennis Advisory Committee, Discovery Bay Recreation Club and Vice Chair, DB Tennis Society, 2015-2018.

• Founding Member, Community Action and Response Endeavour @ Hong Kong (CARE@HK), 2010.

• Management Committee Member, Forum of Indian Professionals in Hong Kong, 2006-2010 and 2017-2018.

• Member, Hong Kong Literary Group, 2006-2018.

• Member, Interactive & Direct Committee, HK4As, 2004- 2011.

Quote from Spencer Stuart Hong Kong:

Pushkar impressed us with his entrepreneurial spirit and his active participation in voluntary work. He is deeply knowledgeable about the convergence of marketing and big data analytics, making him a credible industry voice, particularly as Hong Kong’s economy continues on its journey of digital transformation.

Ethnicity:

Gender: Female

No. of years in Hong Kong: 46

Cantonese Speaking:

Cantonese Understanding:

Can say basic words. E.g. Give taxi directions Nothing