Kirk McDonald Appointed to Ziff Davis Board of Directors

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Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) appoints Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023. McDonald, a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in media, technology, and advertising, will bring valuable business leadership to Ziff Davis. He currently serves as CEO of GroupM North America and will leave the role at year end. With a career spanning over three decades, McDonald has held executive level leadership roles at prominent companies such as Warner Media's Xandr, Pubmatic, Time Inc., the Aquantive division of Microsoft, and CNET Networks. He also serves on the board of Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) and is a founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance. Kirk McDonald is widely respected in the industry and known for his leadership and innovation in the media and advertising ecosystem.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), today announced the appointment of Kirk McDonald to its Board of Directors, effective November 15, 2023. McDonald is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience and a career spanning more than three decades in media, technology, and advertising.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kirk to our Board of Directors,” said Ziff Davis Board Chair Sarah Fay. “As an industry veteran known for his business leadership, he will be an asset to Ziff Davis.”

McDonald serves as CEO of GroupM North America, a leading media investment agency. He announced that he will leave the role at year end. Prior to this, he was Chief Business Officer of Warner Media’s Xandr when it was a division of AT&T. He was also President of Pubmatic, and has held executive level leadership roles at Time Inc., the Aquantive division of Microsoft, and CNET Networks. McDonald currently serves on the board of Elanco (NYSE: ELAN), and is a founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance. He also serves on the boards of directors of industry organizations including the Ad Council (as co-chair), the Paley Center for Media, and the Advertising Week Advisory Council. An alumnus of the City College of New York, Mr. McDonald majored in English as an undergraduate.

“Kirk is widely respected in our industry, and has been a leader and innovator across a range of companies in the media and advertising ecosystem,” said Ziff Davis CEO Vivek Shah.

"I am delighted to be joining the Ziff Davis Board of Directors,” McDonald said. “I look forward to working with Vivek and the entire Ziff Davis team across its portfolio of leading brands.”

About Ziff Davis

Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.

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FAQ

Who is Kirk McDonald and what is his role at Ziff Davis?

Kirk McDonald is a highly accomplished executive with extensive experience in media, technology, and advertising. He has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Ziff Davis, effective November 15, 2023, and will bring valuable business leadership to the company.

What is Kirk McDonald's current position and where is he leaving?

Kirk McDonald currently serves as CEO of GroupM North America and will leave the role at year end.

What are Kirk McDonald's previous roles and companies he has been associated with?

Kirk McDonald has held executive level leadership roles at prominent companies such as Warner Media's Xandr, Pubmatic, Time Inc., the Aquantive division of Microsoft, and CNET Networks.

In addition to Ziff Davis, what other boards does Kirk McDonald serve on?

Kirk McDonald serves on the board of Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) and is a founding member of the Black Executive CMO Alliance. He also serves on the boards of directors of industry organizations including the Ad Council, the Paley Center for Media, and the Advertising Week Advisory Council.