Vice President, Commercial Strategy

The Company is in search of a Vice President, Commercial Strategy to spearhead the commercialization of its cross-business unit data and audience capabilities. This senior role is pivotal in leading the enterprise's holding company and agency relationships, with a focus on unlocking incremental value through the strengthening of senior agency ties and the market introduction of unified data and AI/agentic capabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for mapping global agency and holding company relationships, maintaining and growing these connections, and producing strategic updates. Additionally, the role involves supporting the development of scalable advertising product strategies, translating the global advertising technology vision, and evaluating market trends to inform product strategy and global tech partnerships. Applicants for the Vice President, Commercial Strategy position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in strategy, advertising strategy, commercial strategy, or business development within a large media, technology, or platform business. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, with an advanced degree being preferred. The role demands a professional with a proven track record in managing senior agency, holding company, advertiser, and platform relationships, as well as a strong ability to evaluate market and technology trends. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional strategic, analytical, and project management skills, and be adept at influencing senior leaders and producing high-impact narratives. Fluency in ad tech, data, and identity, including first-party data, audience targeting, and programmatic buying/selling, is essential. The role also requires a self-starter with deep, current relationships across agency holding companies, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.