Adform names new APAC managing director

Adform has appointed John Harvey Faurholt as managing director, APAC.

The announcement:

Adform, the most powerful and safe media buying platform built for game changers, today announces the appointment of John Harvey Faurholt as managing director, APAC. Reporting directly to the regional president, Bartosz Malinowski, John Harvey will lead the expansion of Adform’s strong client base in Australia and oversee key client engagements in the Asia-Pacific region, driving the company’s continued market growth while ensuring exceptional service for global brands.

A seasoned adtech executive, John Harvey brings deep regional expertise and a strong commercial network. Most recently, he led Microsoft’s Retail Media offering in APAC, where he played a pivotal role in developing strategic partnerships and scaling Microsoft’s advertising solutions for retail clients. His leadership and proven track record in digital transformation, enterprise growth, and cross-market collaboration make him ideally suited to accelerate Adform’s ambitions in APAC.

Adform has been gaining significant momentum in Australia, one of its fastest-growing markets globally. John Harvey’s appointment underscores Adform’s commitment to further strengthen its regional leadership, expand its enterprise partnerships, and deliver differentiated value through its open, independent adtech platform.

Bartosz Malinowski, regional president at Adform, commented on Faurholt’s appointment: “John Harvey’s depth of experience, strategic vision, and hands-on understanding of client needs make him the perfect leader to guide our next phase of growth in APAC. With him on board, we will continue to push boundaries, empower clients, and elevate Adform’s impact across one of the world’s most dynamic markets.”

John Harvey Faurholt, incoming managing director, APAC at Adform, added: “I’m excited to join Adform at such an important moment for the adtech industry. Its commitment to independence, transparency, and innovation truly stands out, and I look forward to working with our teams and partners to continue delivering game-changing growth and value across the region.”

John Harvey will officially assume his role in October 2025, succeeding Adform’s previous APAC leadership and continuing the company’s strong momentum in the region.

Source: Bluestripe Group