The Trade Desk ropes in Nate Olmstead as CFO

Prior to this, Olmstead was with Penguin Solutions as SVP and CFO

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Published: Jun 2, 2026 9:53 AM  | 2 min read
Nate Olmstead Joins The Trade Desk as New CFO
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  • The Trade Desk has appointed Nate Olmstead as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 9, 2026.
  • Olmstead will report to CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Green and brings extensive experience from previous roles at Penguin Solutions, Logitech, and Hewlett Packard.
  • Jeff Green emphasized Olmstead's alignment with the company's long-term mission and growth strategy.
  • Interim CFO Tahnil Davis will remain as Chief Accounting Officer and continue to support the company's financial management.

The Trade Desk has appointed Nate Olmstead as the Chief Financial Officer.

Olmstead’s appointment will be effective July 9, 2026, and he will report to Jeff Green, The Trade Desk’s CEO and Co-Founder.

“From our earliest days, The Trade Desk has focused on building for the long term — for our clients, our partners and the broader open internet,” said Jeff Green. “Nate deeply understands that mission and brings the experience, rigor and leadership to help guide our next phase of growth. I look forward to having him on our leadership team.”

Prior to this, Olmstead was with Penguin Solutions as SVP and CFO. 

He has earlier served as CFO of Logitech International S.A, and held several financial leadership roles during his 16 years at Hewlett Packard Company and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

“The Trade Desk has built a remarkably strong and differentiated business over the past decade, and I admire the commitment to helping shape a better, more open internet,” said Olmstead. “I’m excited to join the team and help support the company’s consistent growth and profitability in the future.”

Tahnil Davis, the interim CFO, will continue to serve as Chief Accounting Officer. 

“I’m very appreciative of Tahnil’s continued commitment to The Trade Desk,” said Jeff Green. “She has been a trusted steward of our finances for over a decade, and I look forward to her continuing to serve as our Chief Accounting Officer and an advisor to both myself and Nate.”

Published On: Jun 2, 2026 9:53 AM