Gannett Announces Appointment of New Board Member
July 05 2017 - 6:30AM
Business Wire
Matthew W. Barzun, former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom,
has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Gannett Co., Inc.
(NYSE: GCI) ("Gannett" or the "Company"), effective as of July 1,
2017. His appointment expands Gannett’s Board to eleven
members.
“We are very pleased to welcome Matthew to our Board,” said
Robert Dickey, Gannett president and chief executive officer. “His
career in government and extensive digital business experience make
him a tremendous fit for the Board at this stage of the Company’s
transformation.”
Prior to serving as U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom,
Barzun served as U.S. ambassador to Sweden and National Finance
Chair for former President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. He
also volunteered for then-Senator Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential
election campaign, leading the effort to conduct supporter-driven
small-dollar fundraisers. Previously, Barzun was a private
investor in a number of internet start-ups, including co-founding
MedTrackAlert. He joined CNET Networks in 1993 as its fourth
employee and held various management positions during his eleven
years with the company, including Chief Strategy Officer.
Barzun is an active member of the Louisville, KY,
community, having served on the boards of the Louisville Free
Public Library, Public Radio Partnership, Center for Interfaith
Relations and Louisville Urban League. He is a graduate of Harvard
College, where he received his A.B. in history and literature,
magna cum laude.
ABOUT GANNETT
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a next-generation media company
committed to strengthening communities across our network. Through
trusted, compelling content and unmatched local-to-national reach,
Gannett touches the lives of more than 110 million people monthly.
With more than 120 markets internationally, it is known for
Pulitzer Prize-winning newsrooms, powerhouse brands such as USA
TODAY and specialized media properties. To connect with us, visit
www.gannett.com.
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