Global Director Product (Ad Platform & AdTech)
Our client is one of the global leaders in travel experiences, with a vast network spanning numerous countries and locations. With a traveler-first approach, they provide retail and F&B services across airports, motorways, cruise lines, seaports, and railway stations. Guided by their Destination 2027 strategy and strengthened by a recent merger with a major travel F&B company, they are committed to transforming the travel experience worldwide.
Role Objective
As Global Director Product (Ad Platform & AdTech), you will lead the development of a cutting-edge self-service advertising platform that enables brands and agencies to manage campaigns across multiple touchpoints. This key position drives the integration of programmatic solutions and real-time analytics to create a seamless media buying experience.
Your Responsibilities
- Spearhead the development of an innovative advertising platform supporting DOOH, Programmatic, and Dynamic Pricing
- Lead platform development initiatives in collaboration with engineering and analytics teams
- Drive AI & automation integration for enhanced ad targeting and optimization
- Ensure platform compatibility with major DSPs, SSPs, and agency trading desks
- Pioneer retail media innovation through loyalty-driven advertising and digital activations
Your Profile
- Our client is seeking a professional with over 10 years of experience in AdTech, Programmatic Advertising, or Retail Media Platforms
- The ideal candidate should have in-depth knowledge of DSPs, SSPs, and the AdTech ecosystem
- A proven track record in launching high-scale advertising platforms is required
- Strong product leadership skills are essential, particularly in AI-driven advertising solutions
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is required, and additional language skills are considered an asset
- The successful candidate will possess exceptional abilities to lead multi-cultural and cross-functional teams
- They should be skilled at effectively communicating strategies and insights to senior leadership and stakeholders
- The ability to excel in a dynamic, rapidly evolving start-up environment is key
- Expertise in synthesizing complex information to guide executive decision-making is essential
- Outstanding communication skills, with a talent for collaboration in matrixed organizations, are necessary
- Superior relationship-building abilities with a consultative approach, driven by a passion for success, are crucial
- The ideal candidate should be results-oriented, analytical, self-motivated, and hands-on, with a strong ability to meet objectives and targets
- Willingness to travel as necessary for customer-facing activities and team collaboration is required
- An understanding of and respect for global business cultural differences is essential
- The candidate must have executive presentation skills, including in-person, written, and verbal communication
