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Scott Schiller of NBCUniversal Elected Chairman of the IAB Board of DirectorsThe Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced it has elected Scott Schiller, Executive Vice President, General Manager, Marketing, Advertising Sales and Client Partnerships at NBCUniversal, as Chairman of the IAB Board of Directors. This marks the official appointment of Schiller, who has served in the role since October due to board executive changes. Rik van der Kooi, Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Advertising, has been elected to the position of Vice Chairman. "The IAB has been central in guiding the industry through the ever-shifting media and marketing landscapes, allowing the ecosystem to meet new challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities," said Schiller. "I look forward to continuing to work with the various members of the organization, as well as brands and agencies, in order forge a robust future for all stakeholders-in addition to the consumers we are all trying to reach." New members of the IAB Board of Directors are:
"Scott and Rik's leadership and knowledge will prove invaluable in guiding the IAB agenda forward in 2018," said Randall Rothenberg, CEO, IAB. "The rise of a new consumer economy is the focus of this year's IAB Annual Leadership Meeting and it will require expertise and insights from our board in order for publishers and brands to successfully chart these new waters." The re-elected and continuing members of the IAB Board of Directors are:
The new board slate was released at the 2018 IAB Annual Leadership Meeting in Palm Desert, California. For more information about the IAB Board of Directors, please visit iab.com/boardofdirectors. *(Mid-term replacement) About IAB The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership is comprised of more than 650 leading media and technology companies that are responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital advertising or marketing campaigns. The trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising, while also educating brands, agencies, and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing. In affiliation with the IAB Tech Lab, it develops technical standards and best practices. IAB and the IAB Education Foundation are committed to professional development and elevating the knowledge, skills, expertise, and diversity of the workforce across the industry. Through the work of its public policy office in Washington, D.C., IAB advocates for its members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. Founded in 1996, the IAB is headquartered in New York City and has a San Francisco office.
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