Management Team
The Adiant management team is comprised of true industry veterans and successful entrepreneurs. From the early days of the Internet through today, our team members were instrumental in launching some of the Web’s most successful and groundbreaking ventures.
Ash Nashed, Founder and CEO
Dr. Ash Nashed, MD is the Founder of Adiant and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. He is a recognized pioneer in the online health information industry, having launched one of the Web’s first medical websites in 1994. Dr. Nashed Co-Founded TheHealthCentralNetwork in 1999, which grew into the second largest online health information network in the US and sold the company in 2005 to a group of blue chip investment firms. He also founded DealOn/Offerex, a daily deal exchange, which he sold to ReachLocal in 2011. Dr. Nashed is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and he is on the Board of Directors of Emergency Medical Associates, one of the nation’s largest medical groups.
Jon Carmen, SVP of Operations
Jon Carmen has been building online companies since the early days of the Internet. He’s an experienced online marketing and advertising professional with over 15 years of hands on knowledge. Prior to becoming SVP of Operations at Adiant, Mr. Carmen was Head of Agency Relations at Pulse360. Additionally, he had instrumental roles at Furniture.com, VideoShare and StringThis.com.
Rafael Cosentino, SVP Business Development
Rafael Cosentino has worked within the online media and advertising space for over 15 years. He has helped build several highly successful businesses by creating large distribution and syndication networks in collaboration with the Web’s largest publishers. Companies Rafael has had a role in building include Healthology, Advanstar, RealMatch, DealOn and Adblade.
Dan Sarko, SVP of Integrated Sales
Dan Sarko has managed advertising and digital sales in traditional and online media for over 15 years. Prior to joining Adiant, Dan ran sales for the Journal Register Company, Philly.com and Tribune Interactive. Dan is responsible for leading the company’s strategic sales direction and management.
Rick Ramos, VP Marketing
Mr. Rick Ramos is a seasoned veteran in online marketing with over 15 years experience developing global brands for major industry players. Prior to becoming VP of Marketing of Adiant, Mr. Ramos was Vice President of Marketing at Adknowledge, Team Launcher, Date.com, and Virtumundo. Mr. Ramos earned his M.B.A. from the University of Miami.
Brian Burns, VP of Digital Publisher Services
Brian Burns is a successful digital media professional with over 8 years experience. He specializes in traditional digital media, advertising, marketing, and mobile. Prior to becoming the VP of Digital Publisher Services at Adiant, Brian was the VP of Digital for NorthJersey.com and digital sales management at Post-Gazette.com for 6 years