Dave Barr

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Venatus

Dave Barr has a strong background in the digital advertising industry. Dave currently serves as the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Venatus Media, where they are responsible for overseeing the commercial expansion of the company and managing direct and programmatic sales, publisher development, and strategic partnerships.

Prior to joining Venatus, Dave was the VP Revenue at Sovrn Holdings, Inc., where they built the company's presence across European publishers and agencies. Dave also served as the Chief Revenue Officer at OnScroll, a London-based viewable technology solution, where they traded globally with top publishers and agency trading desks.

Before that, Dave was the Managing Director of Net Communities, where they oversaw all aspects of the business and played a key role in its acquisition by Future plc. Dave also served as the Commercial Director at AD2ONE LTD, where they led the digital advertising and sponsorship sales teams and achieved significant growth through diversifying the sales portfolio.

Earlier in their career, Dave held various roles at Escape Partners, Internexus Group, and VNU Business Publications, where they developed and launched successful online platforms, secured deals, and progressed their career in the publishing industry.

Overall, Dave Barr has a track record of successfully driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and leading sales teams in the digital advertising and media industry.

Dave Barr attended the University of Strathclyde from 1987 to 1991, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) degree in Economics.

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  • Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

    September, 2019 - present