JWP Connatix might not have a new name yet, but it does have a new CEO.
On Monday, the newly merged company – the combination of video monetization platforms JW Player and Connatix – announced the appointment of John Nardone as chief executive officer.
Dave Otten, JW Player’s co-founder and former CEO, is stepping away from day-to-day operations, but will continue to be an advisor to the company.
Nardone is no stranger to digital advertising.
As president and global head of media at digital agency Modern Media, he helped place the first-ever ads on the internet in 1994. He also served as CEO of [x+1], the data management and demand-side platform that was acquired by Rocket Fuel in 2014.