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PubMatic Welcomes Takeo Hori as Senior Director

On August 5, 2025, PubMatic, an independent technology company providing the future of digital advertising supply chain, announced the appointment of Takeo Hori as the Senior Director of Advertiser Solutions in Japan. Hori brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, including serving as the Sales Director at Teads and leading the advertising business at Microsoft Japan. His extensive background also includes spearheading the demand-side business launch at Index Exchange.

In his new role, Hori will be responsible for the sales direction toward advertisers and advertising agencies. Furthermore, he is expected to take on responsibilities for new business development in the near future.

Expressing his enthusiasm for joining PubMatic, Hori stated, "I am honored to join PubMatic and contribute to the entire digital advertising industry. The insights I have developed concerning supply-side technology have been the foundation of my desire to deliver substantial media value to advertisers. Moving forward, I will leverage this experience to enhance the understanding and utilization of open web value in the Japanese market."

Hori will report directly to Ken Aihara, the Country Manager for Japan, who expressed his excitement over Hori’s appointment. "I am very pleased to welcome Hori to the PubMatic team. His rich experience and proven leadership will be vital for accelerating our presence and innovation in the Japanese market," Aihara commented.

About PubMatic

Founded in 2006, PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM) is an independent technology company that aims to maximize customer value by providing the future digital advertising supply chain. The company’s sell-side platform empowers some of the world's leading digital content creators on the open internet to control access to their inventory. At the same time, it helps marketers enhance ROI, reach addressable audiences across various ad formats and devices, and improve profitability.

By adopting a data infrastructure-driven approach, PubMatic has enabled efficient data processing and utilization in real-time, ultimately providing scalable and flexible programmatic innovations. The company is committed to improving client outcomes while supporting a vibrant and transparent digital advertising supply chain.