The Trade Desk Appoints New CFO to Drive Sustained Growth

On August 7, 2025, The Trade Desk, a prominent global advertising technology company, announced the appointment of Alex Kayyal as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective August 21. Kayyal, who currently serves on The Trade Desk's Board of Directors, will be responsible for leading the company's long-term financial and investment strategy.

Kayyal's appointment comes as the company's current CFO, Laura Schenkein, transitions from the role after more than a decade of finance leadership. Schenkein will remain with The Trade Desk as a non-executive officer through the end of the year, working closely with Kayyal to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities.

"Having worked closely with Laura for almost 12 years, I have nothing but admiration and respect for her many contributions to the company's success," said Jeff Green, CEO and Co-Founder of The Trade Desk. "We would not be where we are today without those vital contributions, and we know she will be cheering our success in the years ahead."

Kayyal brings extensive experience as an investor, operator, board member, and advisor to leading technology companies. He spent nearly a decade at Salesforce in various executive roles globally, including Senior Vice President and Managing Partner of Salesforce Ventures. Most recently, he was a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, where he led the firm's application software practice.

"The Trade Desk occupies a unique position in the digital advertising landscape and is entering an exciting period of growth as it continues to deliver innovative value to clients and investors," said Kayyal. "I look forward to partnering with Jeff and the team to maximize the company's potential in the many years ahead."