Dive summary:
- AppNexus has hired two big name executives from AOL and Google.
- Brandon Paine, formerly Google's head of emerging platforms for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, has been named VP of global accounts for AppNexus.
- Jerome Underhill, former COO of AOL's Ad.com business, will be the next AppNexus's VP of services & operations for EMEA.
From the article:
"'It's a real coup to have Jerome and Brandon join AppNexus,' said Michael Rubenstein, president of AppNexus, in a statement. 'Their unique capabilities speak volumes about our commitment to building the world’s best ad tech company with a strong presence in all vital global markets.'"