David Villano
About David Villano
David Villano serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Partnerize, bringing extensive experience in technology leadership across various companies in the advertising and media sectors. He has a proven track record in managing substantial digital ad revenue and developing innovative ad management platforms.
Work at Partnerize
David Villano serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Partnerize, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he oversees the technology strategy and implementation for the company, focusing on enhancing its capabilities in partnership management and performance marketing.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Prior to his current role, Villano held several significant positions in technology leadership. He was the Chief Technology Officer at Operative Media Inc. from 2014 to 2017, where he managed a global ad management platform. He also served as Chief Operating Officer - Adtech at Imagine Communications from 2019 to 2021, overseeing a media product portfolio that managed over $65 billion in global ad revenue.
Background in Advertising Technology
Villano has extensive experience in advertising technology. At Cablevision, he led the design and implementation of an ad management platform that generated over $400 million in annual ad revenue. His role as Chief Technology Officer at Magnetic involved managing a programmatic media platform that utilized machine learning for optimizing audience purchases.
Education and Expertise
David Villano studied at NYC Technical College, where he focused on Data Processing and Electrical Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree, which laid the foundation for his extensive career in technology and product development within the advertising sector.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Villano has held various roles across different organizations. He worked at TheGuarantors as a Strategic Product Advisor and held senior positions at Cablevision, including S.V.P. of Enterprise Information Technology and S.V.P. of Advertising Technology and Operations. His early career included roles at Chase Manhattan Bank and Citibank, where he gained experience in network development and global office operations.