Matt Barash
About Matt Barash
Matt Barash serves as the Senior Vice President for the Americas at Index Exchange and holds advisory roles at several companies, including Zeotap and Qortex. He has extensive experience in strategy, business development, and global publishing, with a career spanning over two decades in the advertising technology sector.
Work at Index Exchange
Matt Barash serves as the Senior Vice President, Americas at Index Exchange, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on driving business growth and strategic initiatives within the Americas region. Prior to this role, he was the Senior Vice President, Global Publishing at Index Exchange from 2022 to 2023. His extensive experience in the ad tech industry supports his leadership in this capacity.
Education and Expertise
Matt Barash earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 1995 to 1999. His educational background complements his extensive expertise in global publishing and platform partnerships, which he has developed through various senior roles in the ad tech sector.
Background
Matt Barash resides in New York, NY, where he actively engages with the local business community and participates in industry events. His career spans multiple senior positions in the ad tech and media industries, including significant roles at companies such as AdColony, Opera Mediaworks, and Fox Audience Network.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Index Exchange, Matt Barash is involved in several advisory boards, including Zeotap, Qortex, SafeGuard Privacy, and Impact Media. He has contributed to the strategic direction of these companies, leveraging his extensive experience in ad tech, data, and privacy sectors.
Previous Experience in Ad Tech
Matt Barash has held various leadership roles in the ad tech industry. He worked at AdColony as Head of Strategy & Business Development from 2018 to 2020, and previously served as Vice President, Global Platform Partnerships & Demand at Opera Mediaworks from 2015 to 2017. His career includes positions at Forbes and 24/7 Real Media, where he focused on business development and publisher partnerships.