India: Integral Ad Science (IAS), a global media quality company, has appointed Lidiane Jones as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Lisa Utzschneider, who has led the company for more than seven years and will continue as Special Advisor to the Board through the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Utzschneider will also serve as a Special Advisor to Novacap and its portfolio companies.
The appointment marks a strategic leadership transition as IAS looks to strengthen its position in AI-powered media quality and digital advertising. The company said the move aligns with its long-term vision as artificial intelligence continues to reshape how media is planned, bought, measured and optimised.
Jones brings more than 20 years of experience leading product and technology organisations across enterprise and consumer software. Most recently, she served as CEO of Bumble and previously led Slack as CEO following its acquisition by Salesforce, where she also held the role of Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Experiences. Earlier in her career, she held leadership positions at Sonos and spent more than a decade at Microsoft.
Commenting on her appointment, Lidiane Jones said, “IAS occupies a unique position in the market. The company has built an extraordinary technology foundation and has earned real trust across the industry, and with customers around the world. As advertising undergoes another wave of transformation driven by AI, I believe IAS is exceptionally well positioned to lead, innovate, and help customers navigate what’s next. I see an incredible opportunity to build on the momentum already in place and help shape the company’s next chapter of growth.”
The appointment follows a comprehensive succession process conducted in partnership with the IAS Board of Directors, Novacap and Lisa Utzschneider.
Reflecting on her tenure, Lisa Utzschneider said, “Leading IAS has been one of the greatest privileges of my career. Together, we’ve transformed IAS into one of the world’s most trusted media quality companies, expanding our AI-driven technology to help customers navigate digital advertising with greater intelligence, transparency, and confidence. With Lidiane at the helm, I could not be more excited about the future of IAS.”
