MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2018--
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) president and CEO Dave Lougee announced today
that John Janedis is joining the company as senior vice president,
capital markets and investor relations. Janedis, who was previously
managing director and senior equity research analyst for media, cable
and telecom at Jefferies LLC, will be responsible for leading TEGNA’s
treasury and investor relations functions. This newly created role will
report to executive vice president and chief financial officer Victoria
Harker.
In this role, Janedis will be responsible for managing all treasury and
banking activities and communicating TEGNA’s growth strategy, financial
performance and plans for building long-term shareholder value to
investors, analysts and other external audiences. Jeffrey Heinz, vice
president of investor relations, will report to Janedis.
“John’s extensive experience in the media sector and investor community
are unique assets as we continue to distinguish ourselves as a pure play
broadcaster and best-in-class operator,” said Lougee. “John has been a
leading research analyst in the sector for many years and I look forward
to him bringing his valuable industry insights, finance experience and
proven track record to TEGNA.”
Janedis brings more than 20 years of management, equity research,
markets and marketing experience to TEGNA. In his most recent role at
Jefferies, Janedis covered media, cable and telecom companies with a
specialty in over-the-top (OTT), advertising and media. Prior to
Jefferies, Janedis was managing director and senior equity research
analyst at UBS Securities covering large cap entertainment, newspaper
and advertising companies. He has also held positions at Wells Fargo
Securities, Banc of America Securities and Morgan Stanley.
Janedis has a B.A. in Economics and MBA in Finance from New York
University and is a CFA charterholder.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the
greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two
radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and
information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of
top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third
of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50
million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital
platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top
awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and
Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions
for advertisers through TEGNA
Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps
businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions
that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top
(OTT) platforms, including Premion,
TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells
empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers
innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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For media inquiries, contact:
Anne Bentley
Vice
President, Corporate Communications
703-873-6366
abentley@TEGNA.com
For
investor inquiries, contact:
Jeffrey Heinz
Vice President,
Investor Relations
703-873-6917
jheinz@TEGNA.com