Roger Lynch of Pandora Named Global CEO of Condé Nast

LONDON — Roger Lynch, the former chief executive of Pandora, will become the first global ceo of Condé Nast, the company said Thursday. Board chairman Jonathan Newhouse said: “After conducting a thorough search for an executive to run the combined Condé Nast US and  International, we believe Roger is the right person to lead Condé Nast during our new phase of global integration, growth and transformation. Roger is a transformative leader with significant international experience and a proven track record building companies at the evolving intersection of media and technology. His strong business acumen, relevant experience, and ability to unite a team around a common purpose to drive results make him a clear choice for our next CEO.” Steve Newhouse, board member, added: “What impressed us most about Roger was his passion for great journalism, magazines that make a difference, and brands that have exceptional potential for growth. Roger will build on the outstanding work of Bob Sauerberg and Jonathan Newhouse in extending our print brands into digital video, data and experiences. We are delighted that Roger, a truly innovative leader, will carry this work forward, and we are grateful to Bob and Jonathan for making so much progress in a challenging environment.” Lynch

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