
Jawwad Jafri
@jawwadjafri
I build programmatic advertising and app-growth infrastructure connecting global brands with Pakistan’s digital audiences.
What I'm looking for
I lead Happy Ads, building programmatic, in-app performance, CTV, DOOH, in-game, and AR advertising capabilities across Pakistan, MENA, and APAC. We help global brands reach more than 35 million Pakistani gamers while supporting app marketers with acquisition, attribution, retention, and CRM automation.
Before Happy Ads, I scaled InMobi Pakistan from zero into a million-dollar business and helped establish it as Pakistan’s third-largest adtech platform. I’ve worked with agencies and brands including GroupM, Starcom, Mindshare, Daraz, Unilever, Coca-Cola, JazzCash, and Easypaisa.
I’ve also built JVentures as an official Snapchat Lens Creator, launched mobile and digital initiatives at PHD Worldwide and Digital HeadQuarters, and advised businesses on brand advertising, performance marketing, programmatic setup, and digital research. I’m open to partnerships, advisory, speaking, and executive conversations across South Asia, MENA, and APAC.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
🚀 Leading the growth and expansion of programmatic advertising DSPs Inmobi and Mediasmart for mobile, CTV and DOOH
🚀 Scaling mobile performance platforms Affle MAAS and Clearpier
🚀 Establishing Customer Retention platform Moengage as a dominant force in Pakistan
🚀 Establishing key partnership with major agencies like GroupM, Starcom, Omnicom Media Group, Digitz Digitaz
🚀Launching an AR studio to
Led Inmobi's expansion in Pakistan and scaling it from zero to over a million-dollar business. Closely working with the top agencies and clients including GroupM, Starcom, Mindshare, Daraz, Unilever and many others to make Inmobi the third largest adtech platform in Pakistan.
Introducing Inmobi partner platforms like Snapchat, Inmobi Pulse and Taboola and introducing the region to mobile attribu
Building an agency partner team which works with digital agencies and brands to execute mobile advertising campaigns of global standards. Building a global team of top talent to bring exciting creative executions including :
1. Augmented Reality Experiences on Facebook and Instagram
2. Snapchat Lenses
3. Story Ad Formats
4. Playable games
In less than 6 months, got JVENTURES recognized as OFFICI
Establishing Flashcall as free of cost, intuitive and intelligent mobile marketing medium that can reach the masses and give great insights to the businesses.
Heading the Mobile Initiatives at PHD Pakistan using feature phones and smart phone marketing opportunities
Worked as Director, Strategy and Planning at The Brand Crew.
Responsibilities:
As Head of Media at Digital Headquarters (DHQ) my position empowered me to setup the company structure, departments and build teams to establish the practices of online advertising, strategy, social media, creative and development. In this short
Achievements:
o Negotiated the best online advertising rates in the industry from leading publishing houses including Jang Group, Exp
Digital Media Strategist with Special focus on Social Media and Online Advertising
Leading the Media Planning and Online Advertising Practice at Converge Technologies
Strategic Planning and Execution of Digital Campaigns for Leading Brands
Product Manager for PTCL Buzz Portal- Pakistan first broadband entertainment portal
Project Manager for Azm-e-Alishan Digital Campaigns involved in strategic ca
Manager - Marketing and Business Development
Jul 2008 - Mar 2010 (1 year 8 months)
As Manager, Marketing and Business Development for Sapphire Consulting Services my responsibilities included developing the Sapphire Brand, formulating an annual marketing plan and exploring new business areas and segments
Achievements:
o Conceived and developed the company signage including business cards, brochures, letterheads and corporate presentations.
o Re-launched Sapphire’s website (www
Developed a comprehensive sales guide for Credit Card Sales Team.
Designed the Acquisition Proposals for significantly increasing the customer base of ABN Amro Credit Cards.
Optimized the client data to reveal A-rated corporate customers
Prepared a feasibility report on introduction of mobile banking
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Institute of Business Administration
MBA, Marketing
2006 - 2008
Institute of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration, Marketing
2006 - 2008
Pursued an MBA with a focus on Marketing, gaining advanced business and strategic skills.
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
BS, Computer Science
2002 - 2006
National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
2002 - 2006
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, building a strong technical foundation.
Adamjee Government Science College
FSC, Pre-Medical
2000 - 2002
Habib Public School
O'Levels, Advanced Science and Mathematics
1990 - 2000
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
sapphirecs.netSalary expectations
Job categories
Skills
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