Ad tech company OpenX is seeking a new chief executive officer after parting ways with Matt Sattel, who took over the role in February of this year, Digiday has learned.

According to separate Digiday sources, OpenX’s leadership reshuffle comes as competitive supply-side platforms also explore their future options, with similar high-profile exits in the space expected in the latter half of 2026.

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