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Ben John is the Chief Technology Officer at Digital Turbine, where he brings extensive expertise in managing world-class products and engineering teams and developing large-scale, high-volume systems. With a distinguished career spanning AdTech, AI, and enterprise technology, Ben is deeply passionate about human talent and technology with a mission to solve complex business problems. His leadership is pivotal in driving Digital Turbine's growth and innovation in the digital media and mobile technology sectors.
Who is the CTO of Digital Turbine?
Ben John is a seasoned technology executive with a career defined by building and scaling transformative platforms. He served as Chief Technology Officer at Xandr and AppNexus, the largest independent AdTech platform, where he managed the successful merger of AppNexus with AT&T in 2018 and co-founded Xandr by combining all AT&T advertising assets, including AppNexus and Clypd, establishing it as a major technology platform in the TV and digital advertising ecosystem.
In 2022, Ben architected the sale of Xandr to Microsoft, subsequently joining the Microsoft Advertising leadership team to integrate Xandr and Microsoft Ads as a leading platform for advertisers and publishers. He also played a key leadership role in the Microsoft and Netflix advertising partnership. Ben holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on artificial intelligence and serves as an academic advisor to universities while mentoring emerging tech startups.
Work History
Ben John's work history includes a range of influential roles across prominent technology organizations. Here is a detailed list of his positions:
- Digital Turbine - Chief Technology Officer (April 2026 to Present)
- Invest to Impact (ITOI) Network Foundation - Founder & President (October 2019 to Present)
- Microsoft - VP Engineering, Microsoft AI (March 2024 to April 2026)
- Computer Tracks - Founder (January 1993 to January 1998)
Education History
Ben John studied Strategy at Harvard Business School, an education that has informed his ability to lead large-scale technology organizations and drive high-impact business outcomes throughout his career.
When did Ben John join Digital Turbine?
Ben John assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer at Digital Turbine in April 2026. He brings to the position a wealth of experience in AI, AdTech, and enterprise-scale engineering, and his leadership is central to advancing Digital Turbine's technological capabilities and strategic growth in the digital media and mobile technology sectors.
