SVP, People and Operations

Stacey Edwards, is the Senior Vice President of People and Operations at Smartly, the leading AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers, where she plays a key role in the operational performance and culture of the company
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With a wealth of experience in steering high-growth tech companies, Stacey oversees operations, cultivates  relationships, optimizes the company's operational performance, and most importantly, enables all Smartlies to thrive. Stacey strategically aligns efforts to achieve financial goals while empowering the team to reach their full potential.
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Before her tenure at Smartly, Stacey occupied several leadership positions across diverse companies. She notably served as COO & CFO at Ad-Lib.io, a next-gen creative optimization platform and a leading Google Certified Creative Partner, which Smartly acquired in 2022. Prior to Ad-Lib.io, Stacey made impactful contributions in senior finance roles at Criteo and Thomson Reuters.
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Stacey Edwards brings a strategic acumen that drives operational excellence and nurtures talent. Her leadership at Smartly ensures that the company's internal dynamics are finely tuned, enabling it to maintain its position as a frontrunner in the dynamic landscape of advertising technology.