TTD - Leadership updates

The Trade Desk, a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Ron Lamprecht as Chief Business Development Officer and Senior Vice President. In this newly created role, Lamprecht will build strategic partnerships that expand our market opportunity, develop new commercial models and enterprise-wide global opportunities. He will report to Chief Operating Officer Vivek Kundra and be based in New York City. Lamprecht brings more than 25 years of experience driving growth and strategic partnerships across the technology and media industries. Most recently, he spent seven years as Director of Corporate Business Development at Amazon leading strategic initia

Industry veteran brings decades of marketing, data and digital transformation experience to help brands maximize business outcomes in the AI eraThe Trade Desk, a leading advertising technology company, today announced that Vinny Rinaldi has joined the company as Vice President of Client Strategy & Growth. In this role, Rinaldi will partner closely with marketers to help them unlock greater value from data-driven advertising, navigate the rapidly evolving media landscape and accelerate business growth through the premium open internet. Rinaldi will report to Chief Operating Officer, Vivek Kundra.Rinaldi joins The Trade Desk with more than two decades of experience leading marketing transforma

Industry veteran joins as a pioneer of retail and commerce data; Argyilan is third new C-level hire in recent monthsThe Trade Desk, a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Kristi Argyilan as Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President. Argyilan will lead The Trade Desk’s data partnerships team, including identity, measurement, retail media, governance and more. She will report into founder and CEO, Jeff Green and be based in San Francisco.Argyilan joins The Trade Desk as one of the advertising industry's most respected leaders in retail media and commerce. Most recently, she served as Global Head of Advertising at Uber, where she led the

Advertising industry veteran brings decades of marketer-focused leadership and deep AI expertise to The Trade Desk's boardThe Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), the world's leading independent advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Penry Price to its board of directors.Price brings more than two decades of experience across the advertising industry, including as the Vice President of Marketing Solutions at LinkedIn and as President at Dstillery. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Agency Sales and Partners at Google, where, among other strategic initiatives, he was a key leader of the DoubleClick acquisition. That range has given him direct insight into how marketer

Interim CMO Anna Sayre to resume previous role as SVP, Global Brand Marketing The Trade Desk, a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Sarah Gavin as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President. Gavin will lead The Trade Desk's marketing organization, overseeing global brand, communications, customer marketing, and demand generation efforts. She will play a key role in elevating the company's market presence, deepening engagement with customers and partners, and advancing its vision for the open internet. Gavin joins the company on June 15, based in their Bellevue office, and will report directly to CEO and Founder Jeff Green. Most rec

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced the appointment of David Haddad to its board of directors. A veteran media and entertainment executive, Haddad brings more than three decades of leadership experience building and scaling global businesses across some of the world's most influential media companies. "David brings a unique combination of operational excellence and deep media expertise that will be invaluable as our industry enters its next chapter," said Jeff Green, CEO and Co-Founder of The Trade Desk. "Having helped lead some of the most iconic companies in media and entertainment, he understands both how great businesses scale and how premi

Interim CFO Tahnil Davis to Resume Previous Role as Chief Accounting Officer The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Nate Olmstead as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 9, 2026, to drive sustained accelerated growth and scale for the company. Olmstead will report to Jeff Green, The Trade Desk's CEO and Co-Founder. "From our earliest days, The Trade Desk has focused on building for the long term — for our clients, our partners and the broader open internet," said Jeff Green. "Nate deeply understands that mission and brings the experience, rigor and leadership to help guide our next phase of growth. I look forwa

The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), the world's leading independent advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Drew Vollero to its board of directors. Vollero brings deep financial and operational expertise, with a proven track record of helping high-growth technology companies scale and navigate complex market dynamics. With more than three decades of experience across public and private markets, he brings a strong perspective on long-term value creation and disciplined growth. Vollero currently serves as Reddit's first Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where he has built and scaled its financial infrastructure and guided the company through a successful IPO in March 2024

The Ventura Ecosystem aims to unite global TV operating systems and industry partners to create a more transparent, collaborative, and revenue-optimized marketplace for CTV advertising Today, The Trade Desk's Ventura, the platform built for a fairer and more transparent streaming ecosystem, takes the next step in its vision to optimize programmatic advertising in connected TV (CTV) with the launch of the Ventura Ecosystem. The Ventura Ecosystem is an industry collaboration that brings global TV operating systems and streaming platforms together to create a more transparent and revenue‑optimized marketplace, so the industry can continue to grow and thrive. Through the Ventura Ecosystem, pa

Laura Schenkein to Transition from CFO The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Alex Kayyal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 21, to drive sustained growth and scale for the company. Kayyal will report to Jeff Green, The Trade Desk's CEO and Co-Founder. Currently serving on The Trade Desk's Board of Directors, Kayyal will lead the company's long-term financial and investment strategy. Laura Schenkein will transition from CFO after more than a decade in a series of finance leadership positions with the company. Schenkein will remain with the company as a non-executive officer through the end of the y

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced the appointment of Omar Tawakol to its board of directors. A seasoned technology executive, Tawakol brings more than two decades of experience at the forefront of advertising technology, data platforms, and artificial intelligence. "Omar is one of the most influential forces in ad tech and AI, and I'm thrilled to welcome him to our board of directors," said Jeff Green, CEO and Co-Founder, The Trade Desk. "From founding BlueKai and helping define the Data Management Platform (DMP) category, to building Voicea and Rembrand at the intersection of AI and advertising, Omar has been one of the true innovators in ou

The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTD), a leading global advertising technology company, will become a component of the S&P 500® Index, starting at the opening of trading on Friday, July 18. The S&P 500® Index is widely regarded as the best single gauge of large-cap U.S. equities. The index includes 500 leading companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization. "This is a proud moment for everyone at The Trade Desk. Our inclusion in the S&P 500 is testament to the value and innovation we have delivered to the digital advertising industry since our founding, 16 years ago," said Jeff Green, Co-Founder and CEO, The Trade Desk. "This would not have been possible without t

NEW YORK, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Trade Desk Inc. (NASD: TTD) will replace ANSYS Inc. (NASD: ANSS) in the S&P 500 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, July 18. S&P 500 constituent Synopsys Inc. (NASD: SNPS) will acquire ANSYS in a deal expected to be completed on July 17. Following is a summary of the change that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date: Effective Date Index Name  Action Company Name Ticker GICS Sector July 18, 2025 S&P 500 Addition The Trade Desk TTD Communication Services July 18, 2025 S&P 500 Deletion ANSYS ANSS Information Technology For more information about S&P Dow Jones Indices, please visit www.spdji.com  ABOUT S&

The Trade Desk, a leading global advertising technology company, today announced the appointment of Vivek Kundra as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective March 31st. In this role, Kundra will oversee global operations and drive operational excellence across the enterprise. Kundra brings a wealth of experience to The Trade Desk: As an accelerator of operational rigor within high-growth software organizations such as Salesforce, working closely with CEOs to marry operational and growth priorities; and as the United States Government's first Chief Information Officer (CIO). From 2009 until 2011, in his role as the first CIO of the U.S. Government, Kundra led major bi-partisan initiatives t

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced the appointment of Alex Kayyal to its board of directors. Kayyal has extensive experience as an investor, operator, board member and advisor to groundbreaking technology companies. With a strong understanding of how cloud-based services and AI are reshaping the world, he brings valuable insights into scaling high-growth businesses that are transforming industries. Kayyal's relationship with The Trade Desk has spanned over a decade having been an early investor in the company. Kayyal currently serves as a partner at the venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners. He was previously Senior Vice President

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced that Samantha Jacobson has joined its board of directors. As Chief Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President, Jacobson manages the company's strategic investments, partnerships and cross-functional initiatives to reinforce The Trade Desk's position as an industry leader. "I'm thrilled to have Samantha join our board of directors," said Jeff Green, CEO and Co-Founder, The Trade Desk. "Samantha has played an important role in advancing key strategic initiatives for The Trade Desk over the last three years, including Unified ID 2.0. Her leadership is helping create the new identity fabric of the internet in

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced the appointment of Trish Frohman as Senior Vice President of Business Development for North America. She will lead all business development activities for the company's largest region including new client acquisition and expansion. Frohman will report to Tim Sims, Chief Revenue Officer. Frohman previously served as VP of Client Development, expanding relationships with some of the company's most important clients. Prior to joining The Trade Desk, Frohman served as a senior advisor at McKinsey & Company, where she advised the client service teams in the consumer, technology, media, and sports practices. Before

DocGo (NASDAQ:DCGO), a leading provider of last-mile mobile health services, today announced that it has appointed veteran human resources executive Vina Leite, MS, to its Board of Directors. Ms. Leite brings to the DocGo Board more than two decades of leadership, with experience transforming technology-driven high growth and Fortune 500 organizations by closely aligning human resources with corporate goals to achieve optimal outcomes. The company also announced key leadership promotions that will be effective December 31, 2022. "We are very pleased to have someone with Vina's experience and track record join our Board at this time," stated Stan Vashovsky, Chief Executive Officer and Chair

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced the appointment of Willard (Bill) Simmons, Ph.D., as Vice President of Product. In his role, Simmons will be a key member of the company's technology leadership team, responsible for driving new innovations and data science applications across The Trade Desk's media buying platform. Simmons brings more than 14 years of advertising technology leadership experience to The Trade Desk. He was the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Dataxu, an early ad tech pioneer that developed new approaches in the application of data science and machine learning for digital advertising decisioning at scale. While at Data

Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD) today announced the appointment of Naseem Tuffaha as Chief Growth Officer. In this newly created role, Tuffaha will be responsible for scaling operations and growth initiatives across the company, including long-term workforce expansion and scaling the company's global presence. Tuffaha will report to Jeff Green, The Trade Desk's Co-founder and CEO, and will be based in the company's Seattle office. Tuffaha brings almost 30 years of business leadership experience to The Trade Desk, most recently as General Manager, Worldwide Sales & Go-To-Market at Microsoft, where he was responsible for global sales strategy and field operat

Cunningham, President of Cunningham Collective, Joins as an Independent Director Global advertising technology leader, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), today announced that Andrea "Andy" Cunningham has joined its board of directors. A technology industry marketing pioneer, Cunningham helped launch the Apple Macintosh early in her career, and continued to work closely with Steve Jobs, managing successful marketing campaigns for NeXT and Pixar. Over almost four decades, she has developed marketing, branding and communications strategies for many of the world's leading technology companies, including IBM, HP and Cisco. She is the founder and president of Cunningham Collective, a marketing strate

Tejinder Gill appointed as General Manager to lead The Trade Desk business in India Global advertising technology leader, The Trade Desk (NASDAQ:TTD), today announced that it has launched operations in India, as well as the appointment of Tejinder Gill as the company's India General Manager. Tejinder will lead the company's business and growth strategy in India, helping Indian brands and publishers unleash the full potential of the open internet where Indian consumers are increasingly spending their time. Rapid digitization of the media industry has provided a paradigm shift in the way Indians consume content online. In particular, content consumption on the open internet has exploded in

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) today announced the appointment of Joshua Smith as Senior Vice President, Chief Privacy and Product Counsel. Smith will report to Jay Grant, The Trade Desk’s Chief Legal Officer, and will be based in the company’s San Jose office. Smith has more than 20 years of legal experience within the technology and digital fields, most recently as Director and Associate General Counsel, Product at Facebook. Prior to that, Smith was Senior Legal Director, Privacy for Yahoo!. In these roles, Smith advised senior management on privacy, public policy and governmental issues related to product and platfo

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global advertising technology leader, The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD), today announced the appointment of JoAnna Foyle as Senior Vice President of Inventory Partnerships. In this role, Foyle is responsible for global partnerships and operations that support the company’s omnichannel supply partners, including the burgeoning Connected TV (CTV) marketplace. Foyle reports to Tim Sims, The Trade Desk’s Chief Revenue Officer, and will be based in the company’s New York office. An experienced advertising technology executive, Foyle joins The Trade Desk from OpenSlate, where she served as Chief Operating Officer. She has previously held senior leadership posit

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global advertising technology leader, The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD), today announced the appointment of Michelle Hulst as Chief Operating Officer. Hulst will be responsible for global operations, data, commercial enablement, and client services around the world as the company continues to execute on its growth strategy. Hulst previously served as Executive Vice President, Global Data and Strategy at The Trade Desk. In this position, she has been instrumental in building out partnerships and capabilities across a range of The Trade Desk’s initiatives, including the industry-wide Unified ID 2.0 project, which is an upgrade and alternative to third-party