AD TECH · ANALYSIS
The Trade Desk cuts 15% of staff, about 575 roles; Q2 revenue grew 3% and Q3 guidance points to the first decline since its IPO
The Trade Desk has cut 15% of its workforce. Chief executive Jeff Green told staff in an email late on September 3, and the reduction took effect on September 4. The company reported 3,843 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025, in a February filing, putting the cut at roughly 575 roles. By region, 63% of the reductions fall in North America, 20% in EMEA and 17% in Asia-Pacific.