Google has signed a lease for a new office in downtown Detroit, renting out more than 29,000 square feet of space. The office will open in spring 2018 with a starting team of around 100 members, joining the already 600-strong group of Google employees in Michigan.
“Our new space will not only provide room for future growth but will also give us the opportunity to contribute to the dynamic economic and community activity happening in Detroit,” reads a joint statement by Danielle Russell and Guy Schueller, co-site leads for Google Birmingham.
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) announced the addition of Orchid Richardson as vice president and managing director for its online ad research arm, the IAV Data Center of Excellence. In the role, Richardson will work at developing industry benchmarks and best practices for online ad publishers, as well as expand education about “big data.”
“Orchid has expertise in managing complex data systems and audience exchanges, and has a deep appreciation for the complexities involved in today’s ‘big data’ landscape,” said Patrick Dolan, executive vice president and COO at IAB. “Her insights and guidance will help advance data operations and best practices, increasing the value of digital marketing for all parties involved.”
Before joining the IAB, Richardson served at 33Across as general manager of publisher and media solutions, and before that as head of digital sales operations for Hearst Magazines.
The Trade Desk, a digital ad-buying platform, has hired Susan Vobejda to the role of CMO.
“We are excited to add Susan’s perspective and experience to our executive team as we continue to build our brand globally,” said Jeff Green, CEO and co-founder at The Trade Desk. “Her digital and media expertise coupled with her perspective as an experienced CMO will help us better reach the brands and advertisers who can leverage our technology platform to achieve their marketing goals.”
Prior to her new position, Vobejda held the role of EVP and CMO for Tory Burch, and before that was a founding executive and GM at Bloomberg’s Media Distribution division.
Dana Walden has joined Hulu’s board of directors, becoming the third Fox executive to join the streaming service’s leadership team.
(Editor’s Note: This post will be updated until Wednesday, November 22. Have a new hire tip? Let us know at editorial@alistdaily.com.)
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| Director, Product Marketing | Microsoft | Redmond, WA |
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