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MEET OUR EXECUTIVE TEAM
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 Mike Seiman - CEO and Founder
Mike Seiman began what can be traced back as the earliest incarnation of CPX Interactive while still a freshman at Hofstra University. It was then that he began creating content-based websites and generating revenue by selling advertising and optimizing campaigns on those sites. By the time he graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science in 2001, he had already leveraged his keen understanding of online advertising and his network of publishing relationships to create BUDS Inc., CPX's parent company. Mike Seiman's unique vision for the future of online advertising continues to drive the day-to-day business of CPX Interactive.
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 Carlton Hickman - CTO and Founder
By 1999, while working toward his B.A. in Computer Science at Hofstra University, Carlton was already designing and building the backbone of the BUDS, Inc. network. The network offered numerous features that quickly distinguished BUDS, Inc. (the parent company of CPX Interactive) from its competitors. These included custom interfaces for advertisers and new revenue streams for publishers. In his current role as CTO, Carlton still takes a "hands on" approach to heading all of the company's technology development.
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 Rob Rasko - President and COO
Rob Rasko began his career helping companies like Oppenheimer and AIG offer their clients advice on cash management, retirement plans, and personal and corporate investments. In 2002, Rob switched gears and became a principal at Internet ad agency, Endai Worldwide, driving businesses growth through sales and marketing. In early 2006, Rob joined CPX Interactive as CFO with the goal of helping the company grow to the "next level". In 2008, he was named President and COO, taking a lead role in the company's day-to-day operations.
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 Nicholas Rey - Chief Financial Officer
A senior financial executive with significant corporate experience in both domestic U.S. and diverse international markets (Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America), predominantly in the professional services industry, Nicholas brings extensive experience in strategic re-organization, ongoing financial management, mergers, acquisitions and integrations.
During his fifteen years with Grey Group, Nicholas spent many years as CFO for the media powerhouse’s global offices and regions, including coordinating operations throughout Europe and Asia. More recently, Nicholas headed financial operations for Euro RSCG Worldwide and Futurebrand - Interpublic Group, and served as Senior Partner and CFO for Ogilvy’s New York operations.
Nicholas joined CPX as CFO in 2008.
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 Michael Fleischman – Executive Vice President of Business Development
The majority of Michael's experience is in Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning within the Media and Entertainment sector from his years at Cablevision Systems Corporation, including a number of strategic operating and financial positions.
During his tenure there, Michael played a key role in the launch and development of Cablevision’s Advertising Sales Division, the creation and growth of over 20 National and Regional Cable Television Programming Networks for Rainbow Media Holdings, and held lead roles on numerous Strategic Partnerships and Sports acquisitions. Over a 20 year period, Michael has amassed extensive knowledge and insight on topics such as television programming rights, advertising sales, sports contracts, professional sports team economics and digital media. His work included partnership formations with companies such as Liberty Media, NBC, Fox and MGM. Additional experience included a number of significant credit facility placements, an initial public offering, a tracking stock and numerous strategic acquisitions.
Michael joined CPX as EVP of Business Development in 2008, and is involved in a number of areas including publisher acquisitions, M&A and general business development opportunities for CPX.
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 David Shay - Executive Vice President of Marketing
A graduate of The University of Florida’s College of Law and a practicing attorney in the mid '90s, David has been involved in the field of marketing, both online and traditional, since 1998.
As Account Executive at WPI Advertising, a boutique advertising agency in New York City, he oversaw campaigns for clients including The NBA Store, The US Open Tennis Tournament and Findwhat.com (now Miva.com). Shay then honed his knowledge of online marketing as a Senior Associate at Endai Worldwide – a full service interactive agency – and as an Online Brand Manager for an executive event planning company, IQPC, before joining the CPX Interactive team in October of 2006.
As EVP of Marketing for CPX Interactive, David is responsible for developing, managing and delivering the ad network’s message, both internally and throughout the industry. |
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