Kumi Ebihara is the Senior Director of Emerging Channels at The Trade Desk where she leads business development and partnership initiatives for DOOH and Retail Media channels. With her multidimensional perspective and deep industry knowledge, Kumi delivers transformative growth in today's nuanced and fast-changing marketplace.

Kumi's prior experience includes leading the Inventory Partnerships team at Yahoo for its DSP business, where she was instrumental in driving innovation in CTV, audio, and DOOH channels, as well as introducing first-to-market solutions for advertisers.

A native of Japan, Kumi loves refined cuisines and enjoys exploring the diverse culinary offerings of her current home, New York City. Kumi embraces life there with a fierce passion and can often be found strolling through Central Park with her partner, Adrien, and their beloved dog, JuJu.