Michael Akkerman
Michael Akkerman is Chief Executive Officer of Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB), appointed effective November 2, 2026, succeeding founder Or Offer. He was previously Chief Business Officer of Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS), where since June 2024 he led sales, marketing, product, account management and operations, leaving on October 30, 2026. He earlier served as GM, Advertising at Uber, Chief Revenue Officer at data.ai, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Cardlytics, and VP, Global Head of Partnerships at Pinterest.
Last updated Nov 2, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
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Bio
Michael Akkerman is Chief Executive Officer of Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB), appointed effective November 2, 2026, succeeding founder Or Offer. He was previously Chief Business Officer of Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS), where since June 2024 he led sales, marketing, product, account management and operations, leaving on October 30, 2026. He earlier served as GM, Advertising at Uber, Chief Revenue Officer at data.ai, Chief Product & Strategy Officer at Cardlytics, and VP, Global Head of Partnerships at Pinterest.
Career
Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
Similarweb · Since 2026
Chief Business Officer
Digital Turbine · 2024–2026
Global Head of Partnerships & Platform
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Expertise & education
Education
- Bachelor's degree, Psychology & History, UNSW
- Bachelor's degree, Marketing, Media, and Advertising, Purdue University
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Named CEO of Similarweb (NYSE: SMWB), effective November 2, 2026