Observed Signal · Nov 5, 2026 · Hiring · Source: ExchangeWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
LG Ad Solutions Names Abhijit Pol SVP of Product & Engineering
LG Ad Solutions, a global leader in connected TV (CTV) advertising, has appointed Abhijit Pol as Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering. Pol will oversee the development of advertising technology and solutions that help brands and agencies connect with audiences and achieve measurable business outcomes. He reports to CEO Michael Hudes. Pol previously led monetisation engineering at Pinterest and helped build Roku's advertising technology and data platforms from an early stage. He also was a founding engineer at Rocket Fuel. The appointment reflects LG Ad Solutions' investment in product and technology innovation to meet advertiser demands for accountability. Pol's priorities include advancing the advertising platform, improving campaign effectiveness and measurement, simplifying advertiser workflows, and applying AI to create value for advertisers and partners.
Appointment of a senior executive with deep adtech and CTV experience signals continued product investment at a major CTV platform, relevant for the CTV advertising ecosystem.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Abhijit Pol appointed SVP of Product and Engineering at LG Ad Solutions on November 5, 2026.
- He reports to CEO Michael Hudes.
- Pol previously led monetisation engineering at Pinterest.
- He helped build Roku's advertising technology and data platforms.
- He was a founding engineer at Rocket Fuel.
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3 Entities mapped“Pol joined Roku before the company had established an advertising business, helping build its first advertising technology and data platform...”
“Most recently, as head of monetisation engineering at Pinterest, Pol led engineering organisations responsible for advertising platforms, ma...”
“Earlier in his career, he was a founding engineer at Rocket Fuel, helping advance the application of machine learning, automated decisioning...”
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