Ivan Doruda is the Chief Executive Officer of MGID, a global native advertising platform. He returned to the company in 2024 after serving in the Ukrainian army and leading GroupM’s Ukrainian division.
With over 11 years in digital advertising and 7 in performance marketing, Doruda launched his first startup as a student. He joined MGID in 2012 as Vice President of Sales, driving global expansion across APAC, Europe, and Latin America. When the full-scale war began in 2022, he left MGID to volunteer in the Ukrainian army, serving as a reconnaissance soldier, drone operator, and eventually head of the Unmanned Systems Group.
After his military service, he became Managing Director of GroupM Ukraine (now WPP Media), managing global clients such as Nestlé, Mars, and Bayer. He later served as CEO of EVERAD, a leading CPA network, before returning to MGID as CEO in 2024. Doruda is a frequent speaker at iGaming and ad-tech conferences, including SiGMA World, and an advocate for veteran reintegration.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| MGID | Vice President of Sales | 2012-01-01 – 2022-01-01 |
| MGID | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | – present |