Trade Desk Names Nate Olmstead as Chief Financial Officer

The Trade Desk appointed Nate Olmstead as chief financial officer, effective June 2, 2026, the advertising technology firm announced Tuesday. Olmstead succeeds Laura Schenkein, who is stepping down after holding the role since 2021. He previously served as CFO at software company C3.ai from 2020 to 2025 and held finance leadership roles at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, according to the company. The executive change comes as The Trade Desk (TTD) navigates a shifting digital advertising landscape. Shares of the Ventura, California-based company have declined about 8% over the past 12 months amid broader ad market concerns.