Criteo

Online display advertisement company

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February 15 2025 Michael Komasinski became CEO and Board member, replacing Megan Clarken. He previously served as CEO of the Americas, President of Global Data & Technology at dentsu.
June 2023 The French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty imposed a significant 40 million euro sanction on Criteo for failing to properly verify user consent for data processing.
2020 Criteo introduced two significant product developments: a traffic generation product using purchase intent data, and a self-service ad platform for its Criteo Retail Media division, allowing advertisers to purchase media space on retailers' websites.
2019 Privacy International filed a complaint against Criteo, alleging non-compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
October 19 2019 Megan Clarken was appointed as the new CEO, taking over from Jean-Baptiste Rudelle and continuing the company's transformation plan.
April 2018 Jean-Baptiste Rudelle returned as CEO, beginning Criteo's transition from a single product (web advertising) to a multi-product platform.
October 2017 Criteo appointed Mollie Spilman as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
October 4 2016 Criteo acquired HookLogic, a retail exchange, ad server, and attribution company, to strengthen its e-commerce serving capabilities.
June 2016 Criteo filed a lawsuit against Steelhouse, alleging false credit for user visits to retailers' web pages.
January 1 2016 Jean-Baptiste Rudelle became executive chairman, and Eric Eichmann was promoted to chief executive officer.
October 2013 Criteo completed its initial public offering (IPO), raising US$251 million.
2012 Criteo opened its new headquarters in Paris, France.
April 7 2011 Criteo hired Greg Coleman as president, who previously served as president and chief revenue officer of The Huffington Post and executive vice president of global sales for Yahoo!.
2010 Criteo opened an office in Silicon Valley, expanding its geographical presence.
September 2010 Criteo launched a campaign addressing consumer privacy concerns, aiming to reassure users about retargeting and data-driven marketing practices.
September 2010 Criteo launched its self-service cost-per-click (CPC) bidding platform, enabling advertisers to place bids on display retargeting campaigns and optimize them in real-time.

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