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Konrad Pawlus

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Konrad Pawlus is a product leader at PubMatic, one of the leading independent sell-side platforms in programmatic advertising. In his role as VP of Product, he is responsible for shaping the product strategy and roadmap for PubMatic's publisher-facing and buyer-facing solutions, with a focus on helping publishers maximize yield and enabling buyers to access quality inventory at scale. His work sits at the intersection of supply-side technology, data-driven monetization, and the evolving open internet ecosystem. Pawlus has built his career in AdTech with a focus on product management and platform development, gaining experience across the programmatic supply chain. His tenure at PubMatic has positioned him as a key contributor to the company's efforts around header bidding, identity solutions, and cookieless advertising strategies as the industry navigates signal loss and privacy-first transformation. Though not among the most publicly prominent figures in AdTech media, Pawlus represents the operator class of industry professionals whose product decisions directly shape how programmatic infrastructure functions for publishers and advertisers globally. His work reflects PubMatic's broader mission of building an open, transparent, and efficient digital advertising ecosystem.

Last updated Jun 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 15, 2026

Role
VP of Product
Company
PubMatic
Connections
1
Years in industry
10 years

Bio

Konrad Pawlus is a product leader at PubMatic, one of the leading independent sell-side platforms in programmatic advertising. In his role as VP of Product, he is responsible for shaping the product strategy and roadmap for PubMatic's publisher-facing and buyer-facing solutions, with a focus on helping publishers maximize yield and enabling buyers to access quality inventory at scale. His work sits at the intersection of supply-side technology, data-driven monetization, and the evolving open internet ecosystem. Pawlus has built his career in AdTech with a focus on product management and platform development, gaining experience across the programmatic supply chain. His tenure at PubMatic has positioned him as a key contributor to the company's efforts around header bidding, identity solutions, and cookieless advertising strategies as the industry navigates signal loss and privacy-first transformation. Though not among the most publicly prominent figures in AdTech media, Pawlus represents the operator class of industry professionals whose product decisions directly shape how programmatic infrastructure functions for publishers and advertisers globally. His work reflects PubMatic's broader mission of building an open, transparent, and efficient digital advertising ecosystem.

Career

  • Senior Director of Product Management

    PubMatic

  • Product Manager

    PubMatic

Expertise & education

Expertise

Programmatic AdvertisingSupply-Side Platforms (SSP)Header BiddingPublisher MonetizationIdentity ResolutionCookieless AdvertisingAd QualityYield Optimization

Speaking topics

Supply-side platform innovationPublisher monetization strategiesCookieless identity solutionsProgrammatic ecosystem transparency

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Elevated to VP of Product at PubMatic, overseeing product strategy for a publicly traded SSP
  • Contributed to PubMatic's product development during the industry's transition to privacy-first programmatic advertising
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