Senior Director, Global Network Ambassador

Join IAB as Global Network Ambassador

Reports to: CEO

Shape the Future of Global Digital Advertising

The digital economy knows no borders. From AI and measurement to commerce, streaming, privacy, policy, and creators, the forces shaping our industry have local, regional and global nuances that provide a powerful opportunity for learning and collaboration.

That’s why IAB is creating a Global Network Ambassador role: a senior, relationship-driven leader who will serve as the connective tissue between IAB U.S. and our 45 international chapters around the world, helping align strategy, accelerate collaboration, and amplify IAB’s influence worldwide.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the center of a powerful global network working across markets, cultures, and priorities to ensure IAB remains the most connected, credible, and forward-thinking industry voice in digital media and marketing.

What You’ll Do:

Strengthen Global Partnerships & Alignment

• Act as the primary bridge between IAB U.S. and international chapters (including the UK, EU, France, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, and beyond).
• Build trusted relationships with global IAB leaders, fostering alignment around shared priorities while respecting regional nuance.
• Ensure IAB’s U.S. strategies and initiatives are informed by global market realities and vice versa.
• Create systems and forums for consistent, high-value knowledge sharing across markets.

Drive Cross-Border Collaboration & Industry Impact

• Convene and facilitate global working groups focused on major industry shifts such as AI, measurement, commerce media, streaming, creators, and public policy.
• Program and lead co-branded global initiatives (e.g., global summits, shared frameworks, joint thought leadership).
• Streamline communication between IAB U.S. and international partners to ensure a unified voice and reduce duplication or inefficiency.
• Surface regional challenges and opportunities to help IAB tailor advocacy, standards, and support more effectively.

Expand Global Thought Leadership & Influence

• Strengthen IAB’s position as a global thought leader by connecting insights, research, and best practices across markets.
• Support the global distribution of U.S.-driven research while ensuring international perspectives are shared back with U.S. members.
• Represent IAB in global forums, conferences, and industry discussions alongside international partners.
• Help shape narratives that elevate IAB’s role as a trusted, global industry convener.

Enable Global Growth & Member Value

• Identify emerging global trends and business opportunities that benefit IAB members operating internationally.
• Partner with Member Engagement & Development teams to explore global sponsorships, joint offerings, and revenue opportunities tied to thought leadership and initiatives.
• Develop global member benefits such as shared research access, international working groups, and co-hosted events.
• Support global chapters by increasing the practical value of being part of the IAB network.

Align Global Standards & Policy Perspectives

• Support the harmonization of global industry standards across areas like AI, measurement, commerce media, the creator economy, and privacy.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and help translate implications across markets.
• Collaborate with international partners to promote interoperability, transparency, and compliance while enabling innovation.
• Strengthen IAB’s global policy alignment and advocacy by helping move the industry toward shared positions where applicable.

Who You Are:

You’re a strategic connector, someone who thrives at the intersection of relationships, ideas, and execution.

• You have deep experience in digital media, advertising, technology, policy, trade associations, and/or global networks.
• You’re comfortable operating across cultures, markets, and time zones, with a strong appreciation for regional differences.
• You excel at building trust with senior leaders and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared goals.
• You’re a clear, confident communicator who can translate complex industry issues into compelling narratives.
• You bring a global mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
• You’re energized by ambiguity and motivated by the opportunity to shape something new and impactful.
• You recognize that innovation can originate anywhere. There will be times when U.S. models lead and others when they don’t translate. You operate with cultural humility and strategic global awareness.

Why This Role Matters—Right Now:

Global reach and scale are one of IAB’s most powerful differentiators and one our members and international chapters value deeply. As global interdependencies accelerate, this role enables IAB to:

• Proactively shape global industry trends instead of reacting market by market.
• Increase value for members with international operations.
• Unify efforts across AI, commerce, streaming, creators, public policy and measurement.
• Elevate IAB’s credibility and visibility on the global stage.
• Deliver meaningful, incremental value to IAB chapters worldwide.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

At IAB, you’ll work alongside some of the most influential minds in media, marketing, and technology at a moment when the industry is being redefined.

• Global Impact: Your work will influence how digital advertising evolves worldwide.
• Trusted Platform: IAB is uniquely positioned to convene competitors, regulators, and innovators to move the industry forward.
• Strategic Visibility: Partner directly with senior leaders across markets and functions.
• Collaborative Culture: We value curiosity, courage, and collaboration and we act on ideas.
• Purpose-Driven Work: Everything we do is in service of a stronger, more sustainable digital ecosystem.

Our Mission: "At IAB, our mission is to empower the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy."

Our Core Values:

• bCourageous: We embrace the unknown and navigate uncharted waters with confidence. We’re not afraid to take bold steps, challenge the status quo, and turn obstacles into opportunities. At IAB, courage is our compass.
• bCurious: Curiosity fuels our innovation. We’re relentless in our pursuit of knowledge, always asking “why” and “what if.” Curiosity opens doors to new ideas, and at IAB, those doors are always wide open.
• bCollaborative: We understand that magic happens when we come together. Collaboration is in our DNA, and we thrive on the diverse perspectives and ideas that our team brings. Together, we create solutions that break boundaries.
• bCommitted: Our dedication knows no bounds. We’re committed to our mission and each other, going the extra mile to achieve our goals. Our unwavering commitment is the backbone of our success.

About IAB

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) empowers the media and marketing industries to thrive in the digital economy. Its membership comprises more than 700 leading media companies, brands, agencies, and the technology firms responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital ad marketing campaigns. The trade group fields critical research on interactive advertising, while also educating brands, agencies, and the wider business community on the importance of digital marketing. In affiliation with the IAB Tech Lab, IAB develops technical standards and solutions. IAB is committed to professional development and elevating the knowledge, skills, expertise, and collaboration of the workforce across the industry. Through the work of its public policy office in Washington, D.C., the trade association advocates for its members and promotes the value of the interactive advertising industry to legislators and policymakers. Founded in 1996, IAB is headquartered in New York City.

IAB is a proud equal-opportunity employer. We are a drug-free EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

If you’re excited by the idea of connecting markets, aligning strategy, and shaping the global future of digital advertising, this role was built for you.