Programmatic platform Xaxis has promoted global chief revenue officer Nicolle Pangis to global chief operating officer.

Pangis is credited with playing an important role in the company’s strategic transaction, including the acquisition of the Xaxis for Publishers business by AppNexus.

“Xaxis has continually evolved and improved the capabilities and performance of programmatic advertising, helping grow what was initially a niche industry to global prominence,” said Pangis.

“I look forward to working with our clients, publishers, technology partners and the Xaxis team to take the industry to even greater heights.”

In her new role, Pangis will oversee business operations, human resources, strategic partnerships, product management, and technology development across Xaxis’ 40 plus markets in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

“Nicolle has been an integral part of the Xaxis growth story over the past two years helping drive strong results worldwide through her exemplary leadership, vision and technological expertise,” said Xaxis global chief executive officer Brian Gleason.

“Her experience as a prime mover in the programmatic space is unparalleled and she has played a key role in the industry’s development with a distinctive track record of major deals and product launches.

“We are excited to welcome her as the global COO where she will play a major role in the ongoing growth and development of Xaxis.”

Pangis, who featured in Ad Age’s 40 under 40 list in 2015, was president of Real Media Group before joining Xaxis, as well as holding several other positions at 24/7 Media.