Deepeksha Champaneri

My personal and professional life experience has led me to Virgin Media O2, where I have worked for the past six years.

Each stage of my life journey has shaped my skills, resilience, and passion to succeed. Post-university, I taught English in Italy (Cambridge English Language Teaching to Adults – CELTA qualification) but moved to London to secure my dream job at Guardian News and Media as an Advertising Executive. This role gave me valuable expertise in online advertising and relationship management, forming the foundation of my career. Despite my success, I reached a crossroad when I worked at the Financial Times: continue on this successful career path or explore more of the world, inspired by my late father. I chose the latter, embarking on a life-changing solo journey through Latin America, which strengthened my character and encouraged me to adapt to any situation. Upon returning to London, I entered the Telecoms industry, later transitioning into Account Management roles in Tech companies, where I honed my skills in client relationships and business growth. However, my passion for Telecoms and media innovation drew me back to Virgin Media O2. Today, I have a unique set of skills, from knowledge of advertising technologies and operational efficiencies to driving revenue growth by adopting innovations in the Connected TV (CTV) space. My career has been defined by bold decisions, continuous learning, and a personal drive to make an impact – qualities that inspire my work every day.