Cherian Thomas is Head of Global Brand Partnerships for T-Mobile Advertising Solutions,
where he focuses on expanding strategic brand relationships into new advertising and
partnership opportunities. Previously, he led T-Mobile’s Retail Media Network business,
overseeing growth, operations, and strategic partnerships across the company’s retail
media portfolio.

Cherian was the co-founder and CEO of Octopus Interactive—the nations largest network
of interactive screens within Uber and Lyft vehicles. He joined T-Mobile through the
acquisition of Octopus Interactive in 2022. Prior to Octopus, Cherian was the co-founder
and CEO of Spotluck Inc., a restaurant discovery app powered by gamification and
dynamic pricing.

Cherian serves as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University’s McDonough
School of Business and sits on several community boards. He was recognized as a 40
Under 40 honoree by the Washington Business Journal, holds two master’s degrees and
an honorary doctorate.\
Cherian lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife, Catherine, and their two children.