Retired media industry executive and advisor with a track record of fostering transformational growth and creating shareholder value as Chairman and CEO of one of the nation’s leading media and marketing companies. CAREER MILESTONES:• Retired as Chairman, President, and CEO of Meredith Corporation in December 2021 after completing the sale of the company’s Local Media Group to Gray Television and its National Media Group and corporate operations to IAC’s Dotdash for a combined total of more than $5 billion.• Led Meredith through a time of significant growth as the company drove record revenues (especially in its digital businesses), expanded its product portfolio, and increased its reach and market share following the 2018 acquisition of Time, Inc.• Oversaw a period of transformative growth in Meredith’s National Media Group as its portfolio of iconic brands advanced its video and audio strategies, extended reach across social media platforms, strengthened its consumer data and insight capabilities, and became increasingly sophisticated in e-commerce, affinity marketing, advertising, and creative content creation.CONSULTANT/ADVISOR: I help media organizations adapt to the changing consumer and advertising landscape with smart decisions that drive revenue growth, foster financial strength, and position the company for long-term growth and shareholder value.BOARD EXPERIENCE: I serve as board chairman of the Association of Magazine Media and board member of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the economic and community development organization for Meredith Corporation's hometown of Des Moines, Iowa.
Listed skills include Digital Media, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Advertising, and 2 others.
