Alex Kayyal is a accomplished finance executive with over two decades of experience in high-growth technology and media companies. He began his career in investment banking at firms like Lehman Brothers and Deutsche Bank, where he honed his expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and capital markets. Kayyal later held key finance roles at Activision Blizzard, contributing to the company's financial operations during its expansion in the gaming industry, and at Live Nation Entertainment as Vice President of Finance, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning for live events and ticketing. As Chief Financial Officer of The Trade Desk, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTD) from 2017 to 2022, Kayyal played a pivotal role in scaling the independent demand-side platform during a period of explosive growth. He led the company's financial strategy post-IPO, managing investor relations, global tax compliance, and capital allocation that supported revenue growth from $167 million in 2017 to over $1.1 billion by 2021. Under his leadership, The Trade Desk achieved consistent profitability, expanded internationally, and solidified its position as a leader in programmatic advertising. Kayyal's tenure at The Trade Desk was marked by innovative financial practices, including the implementation of robust ESG reporting and efficient capital returns to shareholders. He departed in 2022 to become CFO at Matterport, Inc., bringing his proven track record of driving operational excellence and shareholder value in public markets.