How the new CEO of the IAB Tech Lab plans to support a responsible digital ad ecosystem

Anthony Katsur is only weeks into his new role as the CEO of the IAB Tech Lab, but already has big plans for what he wants to do at the organization. September 22, 2021 Unflappability is a sought-after leadership trait. Anthony Katsur, who is weeks into his new role as the CEO of the IAB Tech Lab, seems to have it in spades. He’s at the sharp end of irrevocable disruption to online advertising and yet is rarely thrown when pressed on the future of digital advertising. In many ways, it’s to be expected. This is the eighth piece of The Long Goodbye, our 10-part editorial series covering life after the third-party cookie. 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