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David Levy

Former President at Constellation (formerly Operative)

Leading Operative/Constellation as a key ad management infrastructure provider for premium TV and video publishers, and bridging traditional broadcast ad operations with modern programmatic and streaming environments.

OperatorNew York, New York, United States20+ years in industry

Last updated Apr 19, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Bio

David Levy is a seasoned media and advertising technology executive best known for his leadership at Operative, the ad management and monetization platform that rebranded as Constellation. In his role as President, Levy helped position the company as a critical infrastructure layer for premium video and television publishers navigating the convergence of linear and digital advertising. His work focused on enabling broadcasters and streaming platforms to manage complex ad sales operations at scale. Levy's career spans both the television and digital advertising worlds, giving him a distinctive vantage point on the evolution of TV advertising toward programmatic and data-driven models. He has been involved in efforts to modernize ad operations for premium content owners, helping them adapt legacy systems to meet the demands of connected TV, streaming, and cross-platform campaign management. Throughout his career, Levy has been a recognized voice on the operational challenges facing media companies as they transition to multiplatform advertising environments. His experience bridges traditional broadcast infrastructure and modern AdTech platforms, making him a notable figure in the ongoing transformation of TV advertising.

Previous Roles

President

Operative (now Constellation) (2019-2023)

Senior Executive

Various media and AdTech companies (Prior)

Expertise
TV AdvertisingConnected TV (CTV)Ad Management PlatformsPremium Video MonetizationProgrammatic AdvertisingAd OperationsStreaming AdvertisingCross-Platform Campaign Management
Notable Achievements
  • Served as President of Operative during its strategic rebranding to Constellation, expanding its footprint among premium TV and streaming publishers
  • Helped position Constellation as a leading ad management platform for broadcasters and streaming services navigating linear-to-digital transition
Speaking Topics
The future of TV advertisingAd operations for streaming and CTVConvergence of linear and digital advertisingMonetization strategies for premium video publishers