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OpenX: Leadership Change
OpenX parted ways with CEO Matt Sattel after only 4 months in role (February-June 2026). Joshua Metzger appointed as interim CEO. Leadership transition occurs amid broader high-profile exits expected across supply-side platforms in latter half of 2026.
Source: Digiday
The leadership read
Leadership transitions often precede broader the sector bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
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