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10 Snap partnerships leaders
These ten current and former Snap partnerships leaders have held director and head roles in platform, content, creator, carrier, tech and regional partnerships at the company. A reader can learn how partnerships leaders work at Snap from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Alston Cheek
LinkedInExperience: Director of Platform Partnerships · Snap Inc.
Former Director of Platform Partnerships at Snap Inc. (2018–2024). Their profile cites more than 15 years building partnerships on developer platforms from mobile to wearables and augmented reality. Before Snap they worked in Strategic Partnerships for Apple's Worldwide Developer Relations (2016–2018) and on the App Store from 2012. Since 2025 they lead platform partnerships at Airbnb.
Bachir Boumediene
LinkedInExperience: Head of Carrier & OEM Partnerships Middle East & Africa · Snap Inc.
Head of Carrier & OEM Partnerships Middle East & Africa at Snap Inc. since November 2021, based in Dubai. Their profile cites more than 15 years partnering with telecom operators and digital ecosystem players across the region. Before Snap they were Director, Telecom Partnerships Middle-East and North Africa at OSN (2015–2021).
Emma Wakely
LinkedInExperience: Head of Sports & Media Partnerships · Snap Inc.
Head of Sports & Media Partnerships at Snap Inc. since April 2026, based in Los Angeles, where their profile cites North America sports partnerships and business development with broadcasters, leagues and teams. Earlier at Snap Inc. they were Manager, Sports & Media Partnerships (2023–2026), Strategic Partnerships, Sports Lead (2021–2023) and Strategic Partner Manager (2018–2021).
Francis Roberts
LinkedInExperience: Head of Creator Partnerships, Americas · Snap Inc.
Head of Creator Partnerships, Americas at Snap Inc. since July 2025, based in Los Angeles. Earlier at Snap Inc. they were Head of Public Figures (2024–2025) and Senior Manager, Creator Partnerships (2020–2024). Before Snap they were Strategic Partner Manager, Top Creators at YouTube (2017–2020) and Principal Analytical Lead at Google (2016–2017).
Katie Porter
LinkedInExperience: Vertical Lead, Head of Tech Partnerships · Snap Inc.
Vertical Lead, Head of Tech Partnerships at Snap Inc. since April 2026, a Head-level role based in the Manhattan Beach area, where their profile says they lead a senior sales team growing revenue with key tech clients in the shopping and experiences sector. Before Snap they were Sr. Industry Manager (2024–2026) and Industry Manager (2022–2024), US Enterprise, Travel, and Sr. Partner Manager (2018–2022) at Pinterest.
Lucy Luke
LinkedInExperience: Head of UK Partnerships · Snap Inc.
Head of UK Partnerships at Snap Inc. since January 2022, based in London, with a headline citing UK and Nordic partnerships. Before Snap they were Head of Media and Creator Partnerships UK at Meta (2015–2022) and worked in audience development and content business development at Base79 (2010–2015), after a career as a broadcast journalist.
Mallory Montano
LinkedInExperience: Head of Carrier Partnerships, North America · Snap Inc.
Head of Carrier Partnerships, North America at Snap Inc. since April 2025, based in New York, with a headline citing carrier partnerships business development. Earlier at Snap Inc. they were Senior Partner Manager, Mobile Partnerships (2023–2025), Partner Manager, Mobile Partnerships (2021–2023) and Program Manager, Global Distribution Partnerships (2020–2021).
Paul Gillan
LinkedInExperience: Head of Business Development, Content · Snap Inc.
Head of Business Development, Content at Snap Inc. since February 2019, based in Santa Monica. Earlier at Snap Inc. they were Manager, Business Affairs (2018–2019), Counsel (2017–2018) and Associate Commercial Counsel (2016–2017). Before Snap they were an attorney in business and legal affairs at A+E Global Media (2014–2016).
Quincy Kevan
LinkedInExperience: Head of Global Creator Partnerships · Snap Inc.
Head of Global Creator Partnerships at Snap Inc. since July 2025, a Director-level role based in Los Angeles. Earlier at Snap Inc. they were Head of Americas, Creator Partnerships (2023–2025), Senior Manager, Talent Partnerships (2021–2023), Manager, Talent Partnerships for Snap Stars (2019–2021) and Official Stories Lead in partnerships from 2015.
Saket Jha Saurabh
LinkedInExperience: Director & Head - Content & AR Partnerships · Snap Inc.
Director & Head - Content & AR Partnerships at Snap Inc. since March 2024, based in Mumbai, where their profile says they lead AR partnerships, creator ecosystem development and media relationships in India. Before Snap they were Director & Head - Media Partnerships (2022–2023) and Director & Head - Entertainment & Music Partnerships (2018–2022) at Meta.
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's partner type to your question, since developer platforms, media and sports rights holders, creators and mobile carriers each involve different terms and teams. Check their region, because partnerships in North America, the UK, India and the Middle East and Africa can follow different priorities.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a social platform structure content partnerships with sports leagues and media companies?
- 02What does a mobile carrier or device maker get from a distribution partnership with a social app?
- 03How do platform partnerships teams decide which developers and creators to invest in?
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