Rj Kirkland is an accomplished leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience managing teams in complex and emerging technologies. With a career that spans venture-backed start-ups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises, Rj's expertise lies in cross-platform ad sales leadership, programmatic, RTB, video, branded content, mobile, CTV/OTT, and social advertising. He is also skilled in cross-functional team management, strategic planning and organizational development, and public speaking.

Prior to his current role, Rj served as the VP of Channel Sales at VideoAmp, Vice President of Sales, West at Business Insider, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, West at The Trade Desk, Inc., SVP Sales at Channel Factory, Group Director at Facebook, Regional Vice President at The Weather Channel, Owner at La Rocco's Pizzeria, National Sales Director at ForbesAutos.com, Sales Manager, Southwest Region at Yahoo!, Director, Co-op Advertising at Value America, and District Sales Manager at Ziff Davis Publishing.

Rj holds a degree in Business from Loyola Marymount University. He prides himself on delivering revenue results with a high degree of customer satisfaction while balancing strategic planning and tactical execution. With a strong desire to earn the trust of his teams and clients alike, Rj listens intently, is curious, cares, and takes responsibility.

When he's not working, Rj enjoys coaching his children and watching them play sports, spending time outdoors, traveling to different countries, and meeting new people. Contact him at rjkv2@yahoo.com or C – 310.463.5578.