afaqs! Pause - Jay Ganesan, SVP-APAC, Amagi

Jay Ganesan is a dynamic business leader who brings over two decades of business and marketing expertise to his role as the Senior Vice President – APAC of Amagi. Here’s a little sneak peek into his workday, leadership mantra, and advice to young professionals.

afaqs! Content Team

18 Jul 2025 05:00 IST

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Mdg3648364i59 — "Empower the team and be their safety net"

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The best part of my job is…

The best part of my job is working in Asia-Pacific as a market, working with diverse cultures, navigating unique media markets, and driving cloud-led innovation. I get to collaborate with brilliant minds, travel across the region, and help reshape how content is created, distributed, and monetised.

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My leadership mantra

My leadership mantra is to empower the team and be their safety net, enabling them to succeed. While outcomes matter, I focus on doing the right things consistently, day in and day out—trusting that success will follow through discipline, integrity, and team-first thinking.

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In an alternate timeline, I would have been

In an alternate timeline, I’d be a historian. I’ve always been fascinated by history, its relevance to today’s world, its lessons, and the cultural depth it offers. Understanding the past helps us navigate the present with more insight and empathy.

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Books/movies/shows I re-read and re-watch

I often revisit Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. It’s a fascinating look at how our subconscious drives split-second decisions. Each read offers fresh insight into intuition, decision-making,

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How I recharge on weekends

With a week full of travel and long hours, family is my biggest recharge. I love spending time with my wife, 12-year-old son, 10-year-old daughter, and our 2-year-old lab. Long weekend walks with my dog is my favourite weekend reset, truly helps me slow down and recharge for the week ahead.

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A recent ad campaign I liked

I really liked Apple Watch's 'Quit Quitting' campaign. It was a smart take on how we often abandon resolutions too soon. The ad was motivating without being preachy, showing how small nudges and consistency can drive long-term change.

Amagi Jay Ganesan