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Pandora Announces Roger Lynch as New CEO
RADIO ONLINE | Monday, August 14, 2017 |
Pandora appoints Roger Lynch as President/CEO and a member of its board of directors, effective September 18. Naveen Chopra, who has served as Pandora's interim CEO since June, will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer. In addition, Pandora has named Michael Lynton to its board of directors. Lynch was the founding CEO of Sling TV and previously served as Executive VP/Advanced Technologies for DISH Network and EchoStar Corporations. He's also served as Chairman/CEO of Video Networks International Ltd.
Pandora's current Chairman Roger Faxon, on behalf of the Pandora board, stated, "After a thorough and thoughtful search process, we are thrilled to have Roger join us as CEO and a member of our board. Roger brings a stellar leadership reputation, a wealth of consumer experience, and a lifelong passion for music to Pandora -- all of which are critical ingredients in the continued evolution of our company. We are absolutely confident that Roger is the right leader for Pandora who can create value for shareholders by marrying Pandora's numerous assets with the opportunities ahead."
"I cannot imagine a more important and exciting time to join Pandora," added Lynch. "With a massive, diverse and highly engaged audience, a market-leading digital advertising business, a best-in-class product portfolio and an extremely passionate and talented group of people, Pandora is well-positioned to capture an even greater market opportunity. As a lifelong musician and exuberant music fan, this is the perfect opportunity to combine my industry experience with my love for music."
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