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Naveen Chacko Matthews

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Naveen Chacko Matthews is a recognized AdTech professional operating at the intersection of programmatic advertising, data strategy, and media technology in the MENA region. Based in Dubai, he has built a reputation for translating complex AdTech ecosystems into actionable media strategies for brands and agencies operating across the Middle East and North Africa markets, where digital advertising infrastructure continues to evolve rapidly. At Havas Media MENA, Naveen has been instrumental in advancing the agency's programmatic capabilities, overseeing the adoption and integration of demand-side platforms, data management solutions, and audience targeting technologies. His work spans both the technical and strategic dimensions of AdTech, bridging the gap between media planning and technology implementation for regional and global clients. With a career rooted in digital media and advertising technology, Naveen has accumulated experience across multiple facets of the AdTech stack, contributing to conversations around brand safety, viewability, and the evolving identity landscape in a region with distinct market dynamics. He is regarded as a knowledgeable operator within the MENA AdTech community.

Last updated Sep 9, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Sep 14, 2026

Role
Head of AdTech
Based
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Connections
1
Years in industry
12 years

Bio

Naveen Chacko Matthews is a recognized AdTech professional operating at the intersection of programmatic advertising, data strategy, and media technology in the MENA region. Based in Dubai, he has built a reputation for translating complex AdTech ecosystems into actionable media strategies for brands and agencies operating across the Middle East and North Africa markets, where digital advertising infrastructure continues to evolve rapidly. At Havas Media MENA, Naveen has been instrumental in advancing the agency's programmatic capabilities, overseeing the adoption and integration of demand-side platforms, data management solutions, and audience targeting technologies. His work spans both the technical and strategic dimensions of AdTech, bridging the gap between media planning and technology implementation for regional and global clients. With a career rooted in digital media and advertising technology, Naveen has accumulated experience across multiple facets of the AdTech stack, contributing to conversations around brand safety, viewability, and the evolving identity landscape in a region with distinct market dynamics. He is regarded as a knowledgeable operator within the MENA AdTech community.

Career

  • Digital Media Manager

    Havas Media MENA · prior role

  • Programmatic Specialist

    Unknown

Expertise & education

Expertise

Programmatic AdvertisingDemand-Side Platforms (DSP)Data Management Platforms (DMP)Audience TargetingBrand SafetyViewabilityDigital Media StrategyMENA Digital Advertising

Speaking topics

Programmatic Advertising in MENAData-Driven Media StrategyAdTech Ecosystem in Emerging Markets

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led AdTech and programmatic capabilities development at Havas Media MENA
  • Contributed to scaling data-driven advertising practices across the MENA region
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