Digital Turbine Welcomes Ben John as Chief Technology Officer

Digital Turbine Inc., a prominent player in growth solutions for the mobile ecosystem, has announced the appointment of Ben John as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic move comes at a time when the company is experiencing significant growth, and John’s extensive background in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital advertising positions him as a key figure in steering the company’s technological advancements.

Ben John joins Digital Turbine with over 20 years of experience in technology and engineering, particularly in the realms of AI and advertising. His most recent role was as Vice President of Engineering at Microsoft AI Copilot. Before that, he was the Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Xandr, a company acquired by Microsoft in 2022. His expertise also includes serving as the CTO of AppNexus, a leading programmatic marketplace for digital advertising.

John holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, specializing in machine learning and big data mining, and has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at New York University. His breadth of knowledge and experience in building large-scale engineering teams and platforms positions him as an ideal leader for Digital Turbine’s engineering and product architecture endeavors.

In remarks about his new role, Ben John expressed enthusiasm for joining Digital Turbine at a pivotal moment in the mobile advertising sector. He emphasized the importance of mobile technologies in everyday life, highlighting projections that the global mobile advertising market is expected to surpass $640 billion by 2030. John stated, "Digital Turbine is uniquely positioned in the ecosystem to continue to innovate and grow," underscoring his commitment to harnessing AI and first-party data to drive value for mobile carriers, device manufacturers, app developers, and advertisers.

Digital Turbine’s CEO, Bill Stone, expressed excitement about John’s appointment, stating, "His technical expertise and proven history of disruptive innovation align perfectly with our vision for the future." Stone believes that John’s experience in driving scale through innovation will be crucial as Digital Turbine continues to deliver premium data-driven and AI-enhanced experiences to its partners and end-users.

Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) specializes in unifying the mobile ecosystem, facilitating connections between advertisers, app owners, and device partners through innovative on-device integrations and partnerships. The company leverages its proprietary technologies, including the Ignite Graph and DT iQ, to transform rich data into actionable insights and measurable performance. Currently, its technology is active on over 1 billion devices and integrated into more than 80,000 apps, reaching a billion users monthly and driving growth across the mobile experience.

The appointment of Ben John as Chief Technology Officer marks a significant milestone for Digital Turbine as it aims to capitalize on the burgeoning mobile advertising market. With a seasoned leader at the helm of its technological initiatives, the company is poised for continued innovation and growth in the dynamic mobile ecosystem.