Max Mead, Vice President, Business Development & Strategy

As part of PointRoll's senior management team, Max plays a critical role in carrying out PointRoll's growth strategy by researching and identifying new markets, products, services, channels and technologies. Additionally, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategic alliances and works closely with parent company Gannett on broader investment and acquisition opportunities.

Max has an extensive background in media, strategy, finance, and mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining PointRoll, he ran an entrepreneurial television production company called Green Living Media, which produces the PBS television show "Building Green" and publishes www.buildinggreentv.com.

Previously, Max spent seven years with CNET Networks as Vice President of Business Strategy. At CNET, he was in charge of finance, business development, search marketing and content syndication for the company's largest business unit.

Earlier in his career, Max worked at Broadview International, a boutique technology mergers and acquisitions advisory firm, and was previously a CPA at KPMG. Max completed his undergraduate studies at UC Santa Barbara and Peking University.