JWP Connatix Announces Industry Innovator & Leader, John Nardone, as Chief Executive Officer
by on 25th Mar 2025 in News
JWP Connatix (JWPC), a leading video technology and monetisation platform, announced that John Nardone has joined the company as chief executive officer, effective March 24th, 2025.
Nardone will lead JWP Connatix into its next phase of strategic growth, following the company's recent merger between JW Player and Connatix. The merger has enabled broadcasters and publishers to grow their businesses by managing, distributing and monetising their video content. The combination of JW's best-in-class video management and delivery technology with Connatix's content and monetisation capabilities sets the stage for transformational growth.
In his new CEO role at JWP Connatix, Nardone will focus on continuing to drive the advancement and innovation of the company's video technology platform while integrating the powerful monetisation solutions content owners need to succeed. This combined focus will further extend the company's leadership as the video platform of choice for content owners in the digital video ecosystem.
Nardone expressed, "I am thrilled and honoured by the opportunity to lead JWP Connatix through its next phase of transformational growth. Thanks to an outstanding global team of video and advertising technology experts, JWP Connatix is already in a strong leadership position for the most consumed format on the internet – video. The demand for trusted, high quality and ROI-driven video solutions will only continue to grow. Publishers, broadcasters, and CTV platforms are all competing for consumer attention and advertising dollars. We are in a unique position to support them across infrastructure, monetisation and new AI-driven applications on the horizon. I'm eager to harness the full potential of JWP Connatix in this new era of video."
Nardone brings to JWP Connatix a remarkable track record combining industry-defining innovations alongside three decades of proven CEO leadership and value creation. Nardone holds a unique blend of product-driven technology innovation together with a deep understanding of the media and marketing technology landscape. His pioneering leadership traces back to having served as President of the first digital agency, Modem Media, and also as a founding board member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).
Most recently, Nardone served as President of MediaOcean, where he drove the evolution of MediaOcean's converged video, streaming, and linear television platform. Previously, Nardone led successful ventures at Flashtalking, [X+1] and Modem Media, driving significant company growth at each.
Dave Otten, JWP Connatix's outgoing CEO, commented, "I believe deeply in JWP Connatix's strategy and incredible team and the time is right for a new, proven leader to take on the extraordinary transformational growth opportunity ahead of us. I am thrilled for what John brings to our customers, partners and employees. I have every confidence that the company will achieve its full potential under his leadership."
"We warmly welcome John to JWP Connatix," said David Kashak, chairman of the board. "John's extensive industry experience and proven leadership make him the perfect fit as our new CEO. We also extend our sincere gratitude to Dave Otten for his leadership in founding JW Player over 15 years ago, managing the recent merger of JW Player with Connatix and ensuring a seamless CEO transition process."
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