Vincent Cirel Joins Gannett as Chief Technology Officer
June 13 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Senior Executive Brings Over 20 Years of
Experience in Technology and Engineering
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) announced today Vincent Cirel
joining as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), accelerating Gannett’s
digital evolution as a data and technology subscription-led
business. Partnering with the Digital Marketing Solutions (DMS) and
Gannett Media business units, Cirel will drive the company’s
enterprise-wide technology vision and strategy, including the
company’s overall cybersecurity program. He will also work closely
with internal partners to ensure ongoing compliance with data
privacy rules and regulations. Cirel will report to Gannett’s Chief
Financial Officer Doug Horne.
Cirel brings over two decades of experience, most recently as
Founder and Managing Director of Pivotal Technologies, LLC, where
he provided consulting and advisory services in areas of digital
transformation, artificial intelligence, solution engineering,
innovation, emerging technologies, information security, and
program management for global clients across multiple industries
including travel and transportation, healthcare, gaming, and higher
education.
“We are excited to welcome Vincent to the team at a pivotal time
in Gannett’s digital transformation,” said Doug Horne, Gannett
Chief Financial Officer. “As technology continues to be paramount
to the future of our business, Vincent’s depth of experience will
be invaluable as we continue to implement a technology strategy
that improves operational efficiency and our customer
experiences.”
Prior to his role at Pivotal Technologies, Cirel served as
Global CIO and CTO for Scientific Games, one of the largest gaming
industry suppliers in the world, reshaping global technology
operations and services for corporate, manufacturing, gaming,
lottery and mobile functions. Cirel was also SVP and CIO for
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, responsible for designing and
implementing a world-class IT operation.
“It’s an honor to join Gannett at such an important time in the
company’s history,” said Vincent Cirel, Gannett Chief Technology
Officer. “As Gannett secures its digital future, technology will be
the backbone of everything we do and I’m looking forward to working
alongside an incredible team as we find new ways to innovate the
subscriber and customer experience.”
Cirel holds several degrees including a BS in Mathematics and MS
in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alabama at
Birmingham as well as an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
ABOUT GANNETT
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is a subscription-led and
digitally-focused media and marketing solutions company committed
to empowering communities to thrive. With an unmatched reach at the
national and local level, Gannett touches the lives of millions
with our Pulitzer Prize-winning content, consumer experiences and
benefits, and advertiser products and services. Our current
portfolio of media assets includes USA TODAY, local media
organizations in 45 states in the U.S., and Newsquest, a wholly
owned subsidiary operating in the United Kingdom with more than 150
local news media brands. Gannett also owns digital marketing
services companies branded LOCALiQ, and runs one of the largest
media-owned events business in the U.S., USA TODAY NETWORK
Ventures. To connect with us, visit www.gannett.com.
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