Andrew Kraft

Andrew Kraft is the CEO of Kargo, a mobile-first creative advertising platform known for its premium publisher monetization capabilities and high-impact ad formats. Under his leadership, Kargo has expanded its footprint beyond mobile into connected TV (CTV) and omnichannel advertising, positioning the company as a differentiated player in a landscape increasingly dominated by programmatic commoditization. Kraft has been a consistent advocate for creative quality and brand safety in digital advertising. Before ascending to the CEO role at Kargo, Kraft held senior leadership positions within the company, contributing to its commercial and strategic growth. His career has been rooted in digital media and advertising technology, with a focus on building scalable revenue solutions for publishers and brand advertisers alike. He has helped Kargo forge partnerships with premium publishers and major brand advertisers seeking alternatives to walled garden environments. Kraft is recognized in the AdTech community for championing the value of creative differentiation in mobile and CTV advertising at a time when much of the industry has trended toward performance-only metrics. His leadership has helped Kargo maintain relevance and growth amid significant industry consolidation and the deprecation of third-party cookies.

• Led Kargo's expansion from mobile-first ad platform into CTV and omnichannel advertising
• Grew Kargo's premium publisher network and brand advertiser base under CEO tenure
• Positioned Kargo as a differentiated creative ad platform amid industry consolidation