Kendall Schultz

Kendall Schultz is currently the General Manager for Publishers (Global) at Nova, a company that specializes in creative automation and Social Display advertising technology.1

Career Progression

Kendall has had a notable career trajectory in the digital advertising and publishing industry:

• Current Role: General Manager, Publishers (Global) at Nova (formerly Polar Inc.)1
• Previous Positions:
  • General Manager, EMEA at Nova (2019-2022)3
  • Publisher Partnerships Director at Nova (2018-2019)3
  • General Manager, EMEA at Polar Inc. (before the company rebranded to Nova)
  • Director of Publisher Partnerships at multiple organizations

Educational Background

Kendall holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from New York University.

Professional Experience

Throughout their career, Kendall has gained extensive experience in:

• Social display advertising
• Publisher partnerships
• Account management
• EMEA market operations

Before joining Nova/Polar, Kendall worked as:

• Senior Account Executive at Socialflow
• Account Executive at Panjiva

Additional Information

Kendall's promotion to General Manager for Publishers was part of Nova's restructuring following a significant investment from Fort Point Capital in 2024. This change coincided with the company's rebranding from Polar to Nova.1

It's worth noting that Nova (formerly Polar) is a leader in Social Display technology, providing creative automation solutions for agencies, brands, ad tech platforms, CTV providers, and retail media. The company has worked with over 250 of the world's top media publishers and platforms, generating substantial revenue through its technology.2