Teads Japan Appoints Takaya Nakagawa as Country Manager

Teads (NASDAQ: TEAD), the global omnichannel platform for the open internet, today announced the appointment of Takaya Nakagawa as Country Manager for its Japanese operations. In this role, Nakagawa will oversee the company's sales organization in Japan and lead the acceleration of business growth in the market.

Since entering the Japanese market in 2014, Teads Japan has established itself as a trusted partner for brands, leveraging high-quality media environments and innovative advertising formats. The company is currently expanding its business domestically, including growth in the CTV sector through partnerships with major media publishers.

Nakagawa previously served as Partnership Director for Teads APAC, where he was responsible for agency partnerships, driving strategic collaborations with major advertising agencies and global brands. Since joining the company in 2014, he has been a core member of the business in Japan and the APAC region, bringing over a decade of leadership and deep expertise in the digital advertising industry.

Sam Pattison, Managing Director of Teads APAC, commented: "Takaya possesses a rare combination of deep technical expertise, exceptional business acumen, and a profound understanding of the media landscape both in Japan and internationally. He has played a pivotal role in Teads' evolution into an omnichannel advertising platform. I am confident that his leadership will be a major driving force as we enter our next phase of growth and innovation in Japan."

Upon his appointment as Country Manager, Nakagawa stated: "The digital advertising industry is at a major turning point, and I am honored to lead the company through this next phase, viewing these changes as significant growth opportunities. As media becomes more diversified and fragmented, the challenge for advertisers is not just to expand reach, but to capture user attention and create meaningful connections. To address these challenges, the importance of attention in advertising will continue to grow. By combining high-quality media environments with advanced technology, I am committed to further strengthening our partnerships with advertisers and publishers to deliver even greater value in the Japanese market."

About Teads

Teads is the global omnichannel platform for the open internet, delivering full-funnel results for advertisers through premium media. From branding to performance, Teads focuses on media outcomes tailored to advertisers' diverse objectives. By leveraging predictive AI technology, the company maximizes the value of advertising investments through high-quality media environments, beautiful ad creatives, and precise targeting and measurement. As one of the world's largest advertising platforms, Teads partners directly with over 10,000 publishers and 20,000 advertisers. Headquartered in New York, the company has a global team of approximately 1,700 employees across more than 30 countries.

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Company Name: Teads Japan K.K.

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