Independent Board Director (Performance AdTech)

At Appodeal, we’re more than just a company—we’re a team united by a common mission: Help people discover and grow their talents through products that enable successful mobile app businesses!

We take pride in our cutting-edge product and our internationally dispersed team of talented professionals.

Here’s what we value, and what we hope you do too:

• Continuous Learning and Growth: We are passionate about learning, growing personally, and building rewarding careers.
• Making an Impact: We are committed to building a history-defining company that leaves a lasting impact on the mobile app industry.
• Solving Exciting Challenges: We tackle complex problems every day, supported by a team of world-class professionals and mentors.
• Enjoying the Journey: We believe in having fun while working toward our goals.

We are seeking an Independent Board Director with deep experience in performance-based advertising technology, particularly DSP platforms driven by machine learning and optimization algorithms.

This individual should bring operator-level experience from leading performance advertising platforms and be able to contribute meaningfully to discussions around:

• DSP product strategy;
• machine learning driven ad optimization;
• advertiser acquisition and growth;
• competitive positioning in performance advertising;

• performance advertising market dynamics;
• DSP platform strategy;
• advertiser growth and retention;
• machine learning driven optimization;
• industry partnerships;
• competitive landscape.

In addition to strategic insight, the company is looking for a director who is well-connected in the performance advertising ecosystem and can help the company stay closely aligned with
industry developments.

Responsibilities

Board members are expected to:

• Participate in quarterly board meetings;
• Provide independent strategic guidance to the CEO and leadership team;
• Contribute to discussions around product strategy, partnerships, and market positioning;
• Help evaluate major strategic initiatives;
• Provide perspective on industry trends and competitive threats;
• Support the company through relevant industry connections and relationships;
• Board members do not participate in day-to-day operations.

Ideal Background
We are looking for a senior operator with leadership experience in performance advertising platforms or performance marketing infrastructure.

What We Value
We are looking for individuals who bring:

• deep expertise in performance advertising platforms;
• strong industry network and relationships;
• high strategic judgment;
• an independent mindset;
• willingness to challenge assumptions constructively;
• long-term thinking aligned with building durable technology platforms.

Time Commitment
Estimated commitment: approximately four weeks per year. This includes preparation and participation in board meetings, as well as occasional strategic discussions with the leadership team.