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Ziff Davis Appoints Stephen Bye as President of its Connectivity Division

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Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) has appointed Stephen Bye as President of its Connectivity division, effective January 23, 2023. Mr. Bye, a veteran in the broadband and wireless sector, was previously Chief Commercial Officer at DISH Network and has a rich background including roles at Sprint, Cox Communications, and AT&T. His leadership is expected to enhance Ziff Davis' offerings in network intelligence and design. CEO Vivek Shah praised Bye's extensive experience, calling him a visionary in telecommunications.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ziff Davis, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZD) announced the appointment of Stephen Bye as President of its Connectivity division. He will report to Vivek Shah, Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis, and will be part of Ziff Davis’ executive leadership team, overseeing Ookla, Ekahau, RootMetrics, and related properties. His first day at Ziff Davis will be January 23, 2023.

Mr. Bye is a broadband and wireless industry veteran, currently serving as the Chief Commercial Officer of DISH Network’s facilities-based wireless network business. He has been instrumental in the development and deployment of DISH’s standalone 5G network. Prior to DISH, Mr. Bye was CEO of Connectivity Wireless, a provider of carrier-grade in-building and venue-based wireless systems. Previously, he was the President of C Spire, a regional wireless and broadband provider.

Mr. Bye also served as the Chief Technology Officer of Sprint where he was responsible for the deployment of its LTE-based network. He also held senior roles at Cox Communications, AT&T, Optus Communications, and Telstra.

Mr. Bye holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Hons.) in electrical engineering from the University of Tasmania (Australia) and a Bachelor of Science degree (Hons.) in banking and finance from the London School of Economics (UK).

“Stephen is a visionary in the telecommunications industry with three decades of experience across wireless, cable, and wireline providers,” said Mr. Shah. “He’s ideally suited to lead our Connectivity business which is a premier provider of network and service intelligence, network design and optimization, and connectivity insights.”

About Ziff Davis

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

Rebecca Wright

Ziff Davis, Inc.

(212) 503-5247

press@ziffdavis.com

Source: Ziff Davis, Inc.

FAQ

Who is the new President of Ziff Davis' Connectivity division?

Stephen Bye has been appointed as the new President of Ziff Davis' Connectivity division.

When does Stephen Bye start at Ziff Davis?

Stephen Bye's first day at Ziff Davis will be January 23, 2023.

What experience does Stephen Bye bring to Ziff Davis?

Stephen Bye brings three decades of experience in the telecommunications industry, previously serving as CCO at DISH Network and holding senior roles at Sprint and AT&T.

What does Ziff Davis' Connectivity division focus on?

Ziff Davis' Connectivity division focuses on network and service intelligence, network design and optimization, and connectivity insights.

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