Leaf Group Appoints Harold Logan to Board of Directors
Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF) appointed Harold (Hal) Logan to its Board of Directors, effective November 20, 2020. With over 20 years of senior management experience, Logan has held leadership roles in software and information businesses. He is expected to enhance the company's strategic direction following a strong performance in 2020. Logan's diverse background and insights are seen as critical in capitalizing on shifts in consumer behavior, fostering continued growth and shareholder value.
- Appointment of Hal Logan expected to enhance strategic direction.
- Logan's extensive experience in technology and management can provide valuable insights.
- Diverse Board composition may strengthen decision-making and innovation.
- Concerns about continuity and experience gaps with new board members.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF), a diversified consumer internet company, today announced the appointment of Harold (Hal) Logan to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective November 20, 2020.
“Hal brings an extensive background in leading software and information businesses,” said Deborah Benton, Chair of the Leaf Group Board of Directors. “His unique insights and noteworthy leadership experiences will be critical as Leaf Group builds on its strong 2020 performance. Hal joins an already diverse Board in terms of background, skills, experience, as well as gender and ethnicity, which will be extremely valuable in continuing to drive shareholder value.”
Mr. Logan joins Leaf Group as a seasoned executive with over twenty years of senior management experience and a strong technology background. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for RepairPal, Inc. and Auction OS, and as Chairman Emeritus of the Board for Learning Ally. Mr. Logan previously served as Chief Executive Officer at BuyBook Technologies, Inc. prior to its acquisition by AutoTrader.com. He has also held executive roles at Manheim Auctions, Third Set Partners, Vicinity Corporation, Pacific Telesis Group, Dow Jones & Company and the Washington Post Company. Mr. Logan earned his MBA from Stanford University and holds a BA in economics from Harvard University.
“I am thrilled to be joining Leaf Group at such an important point for its growing business,” said Mr. Logan. “I look forward to working with my fellow Board members to help the Company extend its strong momentum and ensure it continues to make the most of the fundamental shifts in consumer behavior we are seeing today.”
About Leaf Group
Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LEAF) is a diversified consumer internet company that builds enduring, creator-driven brands that reach passionate audiences in large and growing lifestyle categories, including fitness and wellness (Well+Good, Livestrong.com and MyPlate App), and home, art and design (Saatchi Art, Society6 and Hunker). For more information about Leaf Group, visit www.leafgroup.com.
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