Michael Lamb
About Michael Lamb
Michael Lamb serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at RTB House, where he focuses on private-by-design advertising solutions. He has held leadership roles at MediaMath and PayPal, significantly contributing to their growth and profitability.
Current Role at RTB House
Michael Lamb serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at RTB House, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing private-by-design advertising solutions that leverage first-party data and deep learning technologies. His return to the advertising technology sector aligns with his extensive background in digital marketing and performance optimization.
Previous Experience at PayPal
Before joining RTB House, Michael Lamb worked at PayPal, where he held multiple roles. From 2022 to 2023, he served as General Manager for PayPal Consumer, overseeing a significant P&L exceeding $5 billion. Prior to that, from 2020 to 2022, he was Vice President of Performance Marketing and Marketing Transformation, where he successfully rebuilt the performance marketing function, achieving a fivefold increase in customer acquisition.
Leadership at MediaMath
Michael Lamb's tenure at MediaMath included several key positions. He was President from 2014 to 2018, during which the company tripled its top-line revenue and achieved profitability. He also served as Chief Commercial Officer for a year in 2013, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction in the digital advertising space.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Michael Lamb worked at McKinsey & Company as a Partner for a total of 12 years, split between two periods: from 2003 to 2013 and again from 2018 to 2020. His roles in the New York and Greater New York City areas involved providing strategic consulting services, enhancing his expertise in business operations and market strategies.
Educational Background
Michael Lamb holds an MSc in Mathematics and the Foundations of Computer Science from the University of Oxford. He also earned an AB in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data-driven marketing and technology.