Ziff Davis Appoints John Ingram as SVP, Corporate Finance and Development

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD), has named John Ingram Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Development, overseeing global activities related to mergers and acquisitions and working with corporate leadership on strategic planning, capital allocation, capital markets transactions, and stakeholder engagement. He will report to Bret Richter, Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis.

Mr. Ingram brings more than 18 years of M&A and corporate finance experience with a focus on the media and technology sectors. Prior to joining Ziff Davis, Mr. Ingram co-founded Aliri Capital, an independent sponsor focused on investing in lower middle market B2B services and tech-enabled services companies.

Before Aliri, Mr. Ingram spent nearly a decade in Morgan Stanley’s Investment Banking division, where he was part of the Media & Communications and Financial Sponsors coverage groups. Mr. Ingram has also held roles at Ernst & Young, Dixon Hughes (now FORVIS), and the Royal Bank of Scotland.

“John is a highly accomplished finance executive whose extensive M&A and corporate finance experience complement Ziff Davis’ long-term goals, particularly its pursuit of shareholder value-enhancing transactions,” said Bret Richter, Chief Financial Officer of Ziff Davis.

Mr. Ingram holds an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and a B.S. in Business Administration and an M.A. in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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, health and wellness, connectivity, cybersecurity, and martech. For more information, visit www.ziffdavis.com.

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Alan Steier

Investor Relations

Ziff Davis, Inc.

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Rebecca Wright

Corporate Communications

Ziff Davis, Inc.

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Source: Ziff Davis, Inc.

FAQ

What role has John Ingram been appointed to at Ziff Davis (ZD)?

John Ingram has been appointed as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Development at Ziff Davis, reporting to CFO Bret Richter.

What will be John Ingram's responsibilities at Ziff Davis (ZD)?

Ingram will oversee global M&A activities and work with leadership on strategic planning, capital allocation, capital markets transactions, and stakeholder engagement.

What is John Ingram's professional background before joining Ziff Davis (ZD)?

Ingram has 18 years of M&A experience, co-founded Aliri Capital, spent nearly a decade at Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking division, and worked at Ernst & Young, Dixon Hughes, and Royal Bank of Scotland.

How does this appointment align with Ziff Davis's (ZD) corporate strategy?

The appointment aligns with Ziff Davis's long-term goals, particularly its focus on pursuing shareholder value-enhancing transactions.