Head of Research & Marketplace Quality at Amazon Ads
A prominent researcher and practitioner whose work on programmatic auction theory and marketplace quality has shaped how major platforms design their ad systems.
Last updated Apr 21, 2026 by jonholm
Brendan Kitts is a senior research and marketplace quality leader at Amazon Ads, focusing on auction design, ad relevance, and marketplace integrity. He has published influential academic and industry research on programmatic auction mechanisms and ad quality.