JWP Connatix (JWPC), a video technology and monetisation platform, has announced that John Nardone has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Nardone will lead JWP Connatix into its next phase of strategic growth, following the company’s recent merger between JW Player and Connatix.  Nardone will focus on continuing to drive the innovation of the company’s video technology platform while integrating monetisation solutions.

Nardone commented: “I am thrilled and honored by the opportunity to lead JWP Connatix through its next phase of transformational growth. Thanks to an outstanding global team of video and advertising technology experts, JWP Connatix is already in a strong leadership position for the most consumed format on the internet – video. The demand for trusted, high quality and ROI-driven video solutions will only continue to grow. Publishers, broadcasters and CTV platforms are all competing for consumer attention and advertising dollars. We are in a unique position to support them across infrastructure, monetisation and new AI-driven applications on the horizon. I’m eager to harness the full potential of JWP Connatix in this new era of video.”

Nardone previously served as President of the first digital agency, Modem Media, and also as a founding board member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). Most recently,  serheved as President of MediaOcean, where he drove the evolution of MediaOcean’s converged video, streaming, and linear television platform.

Dave Otten, JWP Connatix’s outgoing CEO, said: “I believe deeply in JWP Connatix’s strategy and incredible team and the time is right for a new, proven leader to take on the extraordinary transformational growth opportunity ahead of us. I am thrilled for what John brings to our customers, partners and employees. I have every confidence that the company will achieve its full potential under his leadership.”

“We warmly welcome John to JWP Connatix,” added David Kashak, Chairman of the Board. “John’s extensive industry experience and proven leadership make him the perfect fit as our new CEO. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Dave Otten for his leadership in founding JW Player over 15 years ago, managing the recent merger of JW Player with Connatix and ensuring a seamless CEO transition process.”

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