Ariel Eckstein is Managing Director of LinkedIn EMEA. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with over 313 million members worldwide. Appointed in March 2011, Ariel is focused on developing, leading and delivering the company’s strategy and growth initiatives in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Prior to his current role, Ariel was Director of LinkedIn’s Talent Solutions business in EMEA.  

Before joining LinkedIn, Ariel was Vice President of Business Expansion for AOL Europe where he led the search, mobile and new markets business units and was responsible for pan-European strategic partners and business development.  

Ariel also worked with AOL in the USA where he managed AOL’s entry into the Japanese advertising network market and played a leading role in launching AOL India and AOL Latino.  

Ariel’s other roles have included Principal with the New York City Investment Fund, specializing in technology investments, Chief Operating Officer of Clickthings, a software company, and Engagement Manager with Deloitte Consulting.   

He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Virginia's Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business and a Bachelors Degree in International Relations from Tufts University.   

Ariel is a native of Mexico City, Mexico. He is married with two children and lives in London.