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Neal Thurman

Thought Leader

Neal Thurman is Co-Founder & CEO at Brand Safety Institute. He has driven privacy-safe data connectivity product strategy at one of AdTech's most widely integrated identity platforms.

Last updated Jun 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Co-Founder & CEO
Company
Brand Safety Institute
Based
New York, New York, United States
Boards
1
Connections
1
Years in industry
20 years

Career

  • Managing Partner

    Council for Research Excellence

  • Senior Executive

    Various Media & AdTech Firms

Board memberships

Brand Safety Institute

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand SafetyDigital Advertising StandardsIdentity ResolutionPrivacy-Safe Data ConnectivityProgrammatic AdvertisingAdTech Education & CredentialingMedia Quality

Speaking topics

Brand Safety and SuitabilityDigital Advertising StandardsPrivacy and Data ConnectivityAdTech Industry Education

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Co-founded the Brand Safety Institute, establishing the first professional credentialing program for brand safety in digital advertising
  • Developed curriculum and certification standards that have helped professionalize brand safety practices across the AdTech industry