Adrian Tompsett
About Adrian Tompsett
Adrian Tompsett serves as the Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Corporate Development at Aki Technologies and Inmar Intelligence, bringing extensive experience in business development and early-stage investment in technology companies.
Current Role at Aki Technologies
Adrian Tompsett serves as the Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Corporate Development at Aki Technologies, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads Aki's Alliances team, which is responsible for managing a network of over 50 advertising technology (adtech) and marketing technology (martech) partners. His responsibilities include nurturing existing relationships and forging new partnerships, with a focus on technology licensing, resellers, and mergers and acquisitions.
Professional Experience in Technology Companies
Adrian Tompsett has extensive experience in business development and strategic partnerships within the technology sector. He worked at DataXu as Vice President of Business Development from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, he served as Executive Director of Business Development at ChoiceStream, Inc. from 2005 to 2009. His career also includes a role as Senior Vice President of Location Platforms at Gimbal from 2018 to 2019, and Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Swirl Networks from 2013 to 2018.
Educational Background
Adrian Tompsett holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Dartmouth College, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. He furthered his education at the MIT Sloan School of Management, earning an MBA in General Management from 2003 to 2005. His foundational education includes attending Summit High School from 1989 to 1993.
Early Career and Investment Experience
Adrian Tompsett began his career as an Associate at Putnam Associates from 1998 to 2000. He has also gained experience as an early-stage investor in technology companies, contributing to his understanding of the tech landscape and strategic growth opportunities.
Focus on Team Building and Innovation
Adrian Tompsett has a passion for building and leading teams, as well as bringing innovative products to market. His focus on collaboration and strategic partnerships is evident in his current and previous roles, where he has consistently worked to enhance business development efforts and drive growth within organizations.