Michael Kistler

Michael Kistler is the General Counsel at Permutive, an audience platform for publishers and advertisers.12 He joined Permutive in early 2023 as part of a strategic hiring initiative to support the company's mission of rebuilding data in advertising to protect privacy.1

Professional Background

Prior to joining Permutive, Kistler spent a decade at Outbrain, where he:

• Started and led the legal function
• Played an instrumental role in guiding the organization through its IPO1

Role at Permutive

As General Counsel at Permutive, Kistler's responsibilities include:

• Leading Permutive's legal function
• Creating frameworks and capabilities for efficiency and scale
• Enabling the build and launch of new products
• Supporting clients and partners1

Expertise

Kistler brings a wealth of experience to his role, with specialties including:

• General corporate law
• Private equity
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Securities law3

His background in the ad tech industry and experience with high-growth companies make him well-suited to support Permutive's expansion and navigate the evolving landscape of digital advertising and privacy regulations.