Chief Operating Officer at Index Exchange
Leading global operations at Index Exchange, one of the most significant independent ad exchanges, and championing open programmatic infrastructure for premium publishers.
Last updated Feb 27, 2026 by AI Enrichment
Andrew Buckman is a senior AdTech operator known for leading global operations at Index Exchange, one of the largest independent supply-side platforms in programmatic advertising. As COO, he oversees the operational infrastructure that enables billions of daily ad transactions, connecting premium publishers with advertisers at scale while positioning Index Exchange as a credible independent alternative to walled garden ecosystems. Buckman's career has been rooted in the programmatic and publisher technology space, with experience spanning business development, platform operations, and strategic growth. His work at Index Exchange has focused on expanding the company's global footprint, deepening publisher partnerships, and ensuring the platform's technology remains competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by identity challenges, privacy regulation, and the decline of third-party cookies. His operational leadership reflects a broader industry priority: maintaining open, independent programmatic infrastructure that gives publishers meaningful alternatives to Google and other dominant platforms. Buckman is regarded as a steady operational hand in a company that plays a critical infrastructure role in the open web's advertising economy.
Index Exchange (prior to COO role)