Jay Vinekar, MBA
About Jay Vinekar, MBA
Jay Vinekar is the Vice President and Head of Marketing at Meriplex, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in digital marketing and analytics, having held leadership positions at various companies including Schlumberger and PwC.
Work at Meriplex
Jay Vinekar serves as the Vice President and Head of Marketing at Meriplex, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Houston, Texas, he oversees a variety of IT service offerings, including cybersecurity, cloud services, and managed services. His role involves driving marketing efforts for a company with a national presence while ensuring localized support for clients. He leads the digital marketing strategy and transformation initiatives, focusing on the integration of sales and marketing operations.
Previous Experience in Marketing
Before joining Meriplex, Jay Vinekar held several significant positions in marketing. He worked at Schlumberger as the Director of Digital Marketing and Analytics from 2015 to 2016. He then served as a Senior Associate in the Power and Utilities Customer Digital Practice at PwC from 2017 to 2019. Following that, he was the Director of Sales and Business Development at Questline Digital from 2020 to 2022. His experience also includes a role as a Business Analyst in B2B Marketing at NRG Energy from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Jay Vinekar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, where he studied Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Real Estate, and Finance. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance and Accounting from the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business. Additionally, he studied Advanced French Language at Université Blaise Pascal, achieving a Certificat Pratique de Langue Française. His educational background supports his expertise in managing marketing operations for technology solutions providers.
Language Proficiency
Jay Vinekar is fluent in French, which enhances his ability to communicate effectively in international markets. This language proficiency plays a crucial role in shaping marketing strategies that cater to diverse audiences, allowing for improved engagement and outreach in global contexts.