Matt Derella
Senior Vice President of LinkedIn Ads and Microsoft Advertising
Matt Derella is Senior Vice President of LinkedIn Ads and Microsoft Advertising. He leads global sales for LinkedIn's Advertising business, as well as global go-to-market for Microsoft Advertising, driving growth, strengthening customer partnerships, and helping organizations turn marketing into measurable business impact.
Matt brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, media, and advertising. Prior to LinkedIn, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Catalyte, where he focused on expanding access to opportunity through innovative approaches to talent development. Earlier in his career, Matt was Chief Customer Officer at Twitter, overseeing global revenue, partnerships, and customer operations. He also held leadership roles at Google, advising leading brands on digital strategy and growth.
Matt is recognized as a leader in the advertising industry. He was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement and named one of The Drum’s Top 100 Digital Marketers. He is passionate about building high-performing teams and advancing LinkedIn’s mission to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Matt holds a BA in English from Georgetown University and serves on the board of the Marketing + Media Alliance (MMA).
