Mishel Alon

Mishel Alon serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Jun Group, a New York-based mobile-first digital advertising technology company specializing in privacy-first, intelligent advertising solutions for brands, agencies, and publishers. Jun Group, founded over 20 years ago, maintains robust relationships with Fortune 500 advertisers in North America and generated approximately $80 million in revenue in 2023. The company's premium mobile inventory and engaging ad formats position it as a leader in the digital advertising space.

In August 2024, Jun Group was acquired by Verve for approximately $185 million, a strategic transaction designed to bolster Verve’s demand-side capabilities with Jun Group’s premium inventory and white-glove media services. Post-acquisition, Mishel Alon continues as the CEO of Jun Group operating under the Verve umbrella, ensuring continuity and driving innovation. This acquisition enhances Verve’s revenue by about 23% pro forma for 2024 and improves its sales balance, shifting to a model with approximately 30% demand-side and 70% supply-side business.

Prior to assuming the CEO role at Jun Group, Mishel Alon has held senior leadership positions in product, strategy, and engineering at notable technology companies, including Vidyo, Motorola Mobility (under Google), Intel, and HP. His career trajectory within Jun Group began in 2014 as a product manager, followed by promotions to Vice President of Product & Operations, and then CEO. This progression underscores his deep domain expertise in product leadership, operational management, and strategic growth within the ad tech industry.

Mishel Alon earned an MBA from the Wharton Business School and a B.Sc. in Industrial and Information Systems Engineering from Ben-Gurion University. Based in the Greater New York City Area, he is connected to over 500 professionals via LinkedIn, reflecting a broad professional network within technology and advertising circles.

Under Alon’s leadership, Jun Group focuses on delivering transparency, efficiency, and innovation in advertising through privacy-by-design technologies and responsible media buying. He emphasizes operational leadership linked with product expertise to drive transformation and growth, aligning with the company's mission to create engaging, brand-safe media experiences.

Jun Group employs approximately 90 professionals and maintains a strong organizational culture highlighted by high ratings in justice, camaraderie, and teamwork (96%, 90%, and 90% respectively according to a 2022 Great Place to Work certification). Employee reviews indicate a positive company culture despite reported challenges related to workload and work-life balance.

Overall, Mishel Alon’s responsibilities encompass comprehensive oversight of Jun Group’s strategic direction, product development, operations, and client engagement, positioning the company as a significant player in mobile and connected TV advertising ecosystems within the Verve portfolio.