Chris Finnerty
About Chris Finnerty
Chris Finnerty serves as the Head of Demand Partner Strategy at FreeWheel, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in digital advertising, having previously worked in various roles at Quantcast, FreeWheel, The Economist, and other companies.
Current Role at FreeWheel
Chris Finnerty serves as the Head of Demand Partner Strategy at FreeWheel, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on developing and executing strategies to enhance demand partnerships within the organization. His leadership is aimed at optimizing programmatic advertising solutions and fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
Previous Experience at FreeWheel
Prior to his current role, Chris Finnerty held multiple positions at FreeWheel. He worked as an Account Director for Strategic Agency Partnerships from 2022 to 2023, and as the Director of East Coast Agency Lead for Programmatic Demand from 2023 to 2024. His tenure at FreeWheel began in 2019 as an Account Executive, where he specialized in digital and programmatic advertising.
Experience at Quantcast
Chris Finnerty worked at Quantcast in various capacities, including as a Senior Account Executive from 2014 to 2018 and as a Senior Sales Manager for a brief period in 2019. His roles involved managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives in the Greater New York City Area, contributing to the company's growth in digital advertising.
Educational Background
Chris Finnerty studied at Lebanon Valley College, where he pursued a degree in Business/Art with a focus on Digital Communications. This educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for navigating the complexities of digital marketing and advertising.
Early Career Experience
Before his roles in digital advertising, Chris Finnerty gained experience at The Economist as an Advertising professional from 2007 to 2008. He also worked as an Account Executive at CIO Executive Council from 2011 to 2012 and as a Senior Account Executive at MadisonLogic from 2008 to 2010. These positions laid the groundwork for his expertise in sales and account management.