Alex Kayyal Joins The Trade Desk as New Chief Financial Officer.

The Trade Desk appoints Alex Kayyal as new CFO, effective August 21. Kayyal, a former Salesforce executive and current board member, will lead the company's long-term financial and investment strategy. Laura Schenkein, current CFO, will transition and remain as a non-executive officer through the end of the year. Kayyal brings deep experience in helping technology companies drive scale and growth, and The Trade Desk CEO Jeff Green is excited to work with him to maximize the company's potential.

The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD), a leading global advertising technology company, has announced the appointment of Alex Kayyal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 21. Kayyal will report to Jeff Green, The Trade Desk’s CEO and Co-Founder. Laura Schenkein, the current CFO, will transition to a non-executive officer role and remain with the company through the end of the year to support a seamless transition.

Kayyal brings extensive experience in technology companies, having previously served as a Senior Vice President and Managing Partner of Salesforce Ventures, and later as a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. He also holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA from Boston University. His appointment comes as The Trade Desk continues to expand and innovate in the digital advertising landscape.

In his new role, Kayyal will lead The Trade Desk’s long-term financial and investment strategy. His appointment is seen as a strategic move to drive sustained growth and scale for the company. Schenkein, who will remain on the board as a non-executive officer, has been a significant contributor to the company’s success over the past decade.

“Having worked closely with Laura for almost 12 years, I have nothing but admiration and respect for her many contributions to the company’s success,” said Jeff Green, CEO and Co-Founder, The Trade Desk. “We would not be where we are today without those vital contributions and we know she will be cheering our success in the years ahead. She will always be part of The Trade Desk family.”

Kayyal’s appointment is a testament to The Trade Desk’s commitment to continuous improvement and growth. His deep experience in technology companies and his track record of driving significant scale and growth align well with the company’s strategic goals.

The Trade Desk™ is a technology company that empowers buyers of advertising. Through its self-service, cloud-based platform, ad buyers can create, manage, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across ad formats and devices. Integrations with major data, inventory, and publisher partners ensure maximum reach and decisioning capabilities, and enterprise APIs enable custom development on top of the platform. Headquartered in Ventura, CA, The Trade Desk has offices across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. To learn more, visit thetradedesk.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/TTD/the-trade-desk-announces-alex-kayyal-as-new-chief-financial-e3tikvv5wqk6.html
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250807019512/en/The-Trade-Desk-Announces-Alex-Kayyal-as-New-Chief-Financial-Officer