PubMatic Hires John Petralia as CMO to Accelerate AI-Driven Growth

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PubMatic has appointed marketing veteran John Petralia as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking him with accelerating AI-driven growth across its programmatic advertising platform. The February 2026 hire highlights PubMatic’s focus on enhancing its go-to-market strategy through advanced AI capabilities.

1. Leadership Appointment and AI Focus

In February 2026, PubMatic appointed John Petralia as Chief Marketing Officer. Petralia, a seasoned marketing veteran, will lead global marketing, brand positioning and demand generation efforts with a specific mandate to leverage artificial intelligence across PubMatic’s programmatic advertising solutions, aiming to drive customer acquisition and product adoption.

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