The Trade Desk, a global leader in advertising technology, has appointed Alex Kayyal to its board of directors. Kayyal brings extensive experience as an investor, operator, and advisor, with deep expertise in cloud-based services and AI-driven businesses.

Kayyal’s Industry Expertise

• Early Investor in The Trade Desk – His relationship with the company spans over a decade.
• Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners – A leading venture capital firm focused on high-growth technology companies.
• Former Senior VP at Salesforce – Led Salesforce Ventures’ global expansion, overseeing $5 billion in investments.
• Venture Growth Leadership – Previously co-founded HGP, where he spearheaded the firm’s initial investment in The Trade Desk.

Track Record in Technology Investments

Kayyal has invested in and advised top technology companies across 15 countries, including:

• Enterprise Tech – Gong, Miro, monday.com, Snyk
• AI & Data Platforms – Algolia, Atlan, Fabric Health
• Acquisitions & Exits – SessionM (Mastercard), NewVoiceMedia (Vonage), Privitar (Informatica), Zoomin Software (Salesforce)

Leadership Endorsements

"Alex’s early belief in The Trade Desk’s mission and expertise in global markets make him an invaluable addition," said Jeff Green, Founder & CEO of The Trade Desk. "His strategic vision will support our next phase of global growth."

Kayyal echoed this sentiment, stating:
"The Trade Desk is pioneering a more open and transparent advertising ecosystem. I look forward to helping drive continued innovation and value creation."

With Kayyal’s appointment, The Trade Desk strengthens its leadership team as it continues to expand its global footprint and ad tech innovation.