Ann Tarasewicz, CEO of Axis, has been shortlisted for Tech Leader of the Year at the prestigious Campaign Tech Awards 2026, recognising outstanding individuals who are shaping the future of marketing and advertising technology.
Organised by Campaign - one of the most respected publications in the advertising and marketing industry - the Campaign Tech Awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and impact across the global marketing technology landscape. The Tech Leader of the Year category honours individuals who are leading the charge in using technology to deliver transformative work, drive business results, and reimagine how brands engage with audiences.
"This recognition is a reflection of the hard work and ambition of the entire Axis team. We set out to build something bold in programmatic - infrastructure that is transparent, performance-driven, and genuinely built around publisher and advertiser needs. Being shortlisted by Campaign is a meaningful signal that the industry is taking notice."
Ann Tarasewicz, CEO, Axis
Since founding Axis, Ann Tarasewicz has personally architected the company’s evolution into a full-stack programmatic ecosystem. She has overseen a series of significant milestones, including the launch of Axis’s proprietary Prebid wrapper PubCircle, an in-house SSP for direct trading, and an in-development DSP.
Under her leadership, the company has expanded into Latin American and Asia-Pacific markets while strengthening its presence in the UK, Europe, the US, and other Tier 1 regions. Axis also became a member of IAB UK and recently achieved Google Authorised Buyer status, granting Axis and its partners direct access to premium inventory through Google Ad Exchange.
This latest shortlisting builds on a growing track record of industry recognition for both Ann and Axis. Previously, Ann was named a finalist in the AdExchanger Awards in two categories - Leadership in Advertising and Rising Star - while Axis was also shortlisted for Best Industry Startup. The company has also received recognition from the Digiday Awards, Global Tech Awards, European Video Awards, Digiday Technology Awards, The Wires, and more.
The winners of the Campaign Tech Awards 2026 will be announced at the awards ceremony on Thursday, 4 June in London.
About Axis
Axis is an award-winning AdTech company known for its proprietary SSP and specializing in in-app, web, and CTV advertising across Tier 1 markets. Its advanced programmatic platform optimizes every aspect of ad strategy, seamlessly connecting clients with premium demand partners to drive higher fill rates, boost eCPMs, and maximize revenue potential.