Preman Narayanan
About Preman Narayanan
Preman Narayanan is the Vice President of Ad Operations & Information Services at Hearst Television, overseeing the company's advertising operations and setting strategic directions for advertising technology.
Vice President, Ad Operations & Information Services at Hearst Television
Preman Narayanan currently holds the role of Vice President, Ad Operations & Information Services at Hearst Television. Joining the company in 2022, he is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Narayanan is responsible for overseeing Hearst Television's linear and digital advertising operations, as well as its business operations departments. He also plays a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction for the company's advertising technology and information systems.
Previous Leadership Roles at Effectv
Before joining Hearst Television, Preman Narayanan served at Effectv, where he held the position of vice president of IT and technical operations. In this role, he oversaw the implementation of advanced advertising solutions for Effectv's large Southern Division. His work contributed to optimizing the technical infrastructure and enhancing the advertising capabilities of the division.
Director of Technology and Operations at Time Warner Cable Media
Prior to his tenure at Effectv, Preman Narayanan was the director of technology and operations for the Midwest and Southwest regions at Time Warner Cable Media. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing regional technology and operational strategies, ensuring efficient media and advertising services.
Corporate Strategy Role at AT&T
Narayanan also served as associate director for corporate strategy and U-verse TV advertising for AT&T. In this role, he contributed to the strategic planning and advertising efforts for AT&T's U-verse TV service, helping to drive growth and innovation in the company's advertising offerings.
Early Career and Product Development Positions
Preman Narayanan's career began at ASTRO All Asia Networks in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He went on to serve in key product development positions for EchoStar Broadband LLC and SkyStream Networks, where he was involved in advancing broadband and network solutions.
Education and Leadership Training
Narayanan holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Malaysia’s University of Technology. In addition, he participated in the SCT/ISBE Leadership Program at Dartmouth University’s Tuck School of Business, which furthered his expertise in leadership and business strategy.