IAS Appoints Tania Secor as Chief Financial Officer

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Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: IAS) has appointed Tania Secor as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 5, 2022. Secor, who brings over 25 years of financial leadership, previously served as Global CFO for R/GA and Reprise. Her extensive background includes key roles in technology and media sectors. CEO Lisa Utzschneider expressed confidence that Secor's experience will significantly contribute to IAS's growth strategy, enhancing financial performance as the company capitalizes on brand safety and suitability in digital media quality.

Positive

• Appointment of Tania Secor as CFO, bringing 25 years of financial leadership experience.
• Secor has a proven track record in driving revenue and profitability in technology and media companies.
• Her leadership is expected to enhance IAS's growth strategy in new and existing markets.

Negative

• Concerns over continuity and experience gaps may arise due to a leadership change.

NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, announced today the appointment of Tania Secor as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective December 5, 2022. Secor will lead the global finance team and report directly to Lisa Utzschneider, CEO of IAS.

"Tania is a highly accomplished finance leader with a proven track record of driving revenue and profitability at scale," said Utzschneider. "Her financial acumen and hands-on operational experience with innovative technology and digital media companies will be invaluable as we move into the next phase of IAS's growth. On behalf of the executive team and the board of directors, I am delighted to welcome Tania to IAS."  

Secor brings 25 years of financial leadership, including 15 years in CFO and strategic finance roles with public and private companies. Most recently, she served as Global CFO of R/GA and Reprise, Interpublic Group's digital innovation and digital media agencies, respectively. Previously, Secor held CFO and other senior finance positions at high-growth technology, data, and professional services companies including Medidata Solutions, Dataminr, Gerson Lehrman Group, Bloomberg Digital Media, and McGraw-Hill. Secor also has a background in capital markets, having spent nearly a decade in investment banking at JPMorgan and investing at Weiss, Peck & Greer Private Equity Group. Secor holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a B.A. from Columbia College.

"IAS has made tremendous progress on its growth strategy with significant opportunity ahead in both new and existing markets," said Secor. "I'm excited to help advance IAS's business across formats and geographies, as marketers and publishers increasingly recognize brand safety and suitability as a strategic imperative. I look forward to leading the finance organization and partnering with IAS leadership to drive profitable growth."

About Integral Ad Science

Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global leader in digital media quality. IAS makes every impression count, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people, in safe and suitable environments, activating contextual targeting, and driving supply path optimization. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality for the world's leading brands, publishers, and platforms. We do this through data-driven technologies with actionable real-time signals and insight. Founded in 2009, IAS works with thousands of top advertisers and premium publishers worldwide. For more information, visit integralads.com.

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Jonathan Schaffer / Lauren Hartman
ir@integralads.com

Media Contact:
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FAQ

Who is the new CFO of IAS?

Tania Secor has been appointed as the new CFO of Integral Ad Science.

What experience does Tania Secor bring to IAS?

Secor has over 25 years of experience, including roles as Global CFO at R/GA and Reprise, and has held senior finance positions in various technology and media firms.

When does Tania Secor start as CFO?

Tania Secor will officially start her role as CFO on December 5, 2022.

What impact is expected from Secor's appointment?

Her appointment is expected to advance IAS's growth strategy, particularly in enhancing financial performance related to brand safety in digital media.