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Chris Le May

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Chris Le May is a seasoned advertising technology executive known for his leadership in the connected TV and video advertising space. At Synamedia, a leading video software company spun out of Cisco, he has been instrumental in building and scaling the company's advertising business, helping broadcasters, operators, and streaming platforms unlock new revenue streams through advanced addressable advertising capabilities. Le May brings extensive experience across the intersection of broadcast, pay-TV, and digital advertising. His career has spanned roles at major media and technology companies where he developed deep expertise in programmatic advertising, data-driven TV, and the monetization of video content across linear and streaming environments. He has been a consistent voice in industry discussions around the evolution of TV advertising and the convergence of traditional broadcast with digital ad tech infrastructure. Throughout his career, Le May has been recognized as a knowledgeable operator who understands both the commercial and technical dimensions of modern advertising ecosystems. He has contributed to conversations around audience targeting, identity in the post-cookie era, and the operational challenges facing broadcasters as they transition to hybrid ad-supported models.

Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026

Role
Senior Vice President, Advertising
Company
Synamedia
Based
London, United Kingdom
Connections
1
Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Chris Le May is a seasoned advertising technology executive known for his leadership in the connected TV and video advertising space. At Synamedia, a leading video software company spun out of Cisco, he has been instrumental in building and scaling the company's advertising business, helping broadcasters, operators, and streaming platforms unlock new revenue streams through advanced addressable advertising capabilities. Le May brings extensive experience across the intersection of broadcast, pay-TV, and digital advertising. His career has spanned roles at major media and technology companies where he developed deep expertise in programmatic advertising, data-driven TV, and the monetization of video content across linear and streaming environments. He has been a consistent voice in industry discussions around the evolution of TV advertising and the convergence of traditional broadcast with digital ad tech infrastructure. Throughout his career, Le May has been recognized as a knowledgeable operator who understands both the commercial and technical dimensions of modern advertising ecosystems. He has contributed to conversations around audience targeting, identity in the post-cookie era, and the operational challenges facing broadcasters as they transition to hybrid ad-supported models.

Career

  • Vice President, Advertising

    Synamedia · 2019-2022

  • Senior Director, Advertising Sales

    Cisco · 2016-2019

Expertise & education

Expertise

Addressable TV AdvertisingConnected TV (CTV)Programmatic AdvertisingVideo MonetizationStreaming Platform AdvertisingBroadcast TechnologyData-Driven AdvertisingPay-TV Ecosystems

Speaking topics

Addressable TV and the future of broadcast advertisingMonetization strategies for streaming and OTT platformsProgrammatic advertising in connected TV environments

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led advertising business development at Synamedia, helping position the company as a key enabler of addressable advertising for global broadcasters and operators
  • Contributed to the growth of Synamedia's advertising product portfolio following its spin-out from Cisco in 2018
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