VP of Product Management, Ads at Roku
Roku is a central player in CTV advertising, and Nalawadi's leadership of its ad product function makes him a key figure in the CTV AdTech landscape.
Last updated Apr 18, 2026 by jonholm
Shailesh Nalawadi leads advertising product strategy at Roku, one of the dominant connected TV platforms with significant ad-supported inventory through The Roku Channel. He has shaped Roku's approach to audience targeting, measurement, and programmatic access for CTV advertisers. His work sits at the intersection of streaming media and advertising technology.