Cumulus Media Appoints Carol Flaton to Board
| RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 1:45pm CT |
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 Carol Flaton |
Cumulus Media has appointed Carol Flaton to its Board of Directors, effective January 15. Flaton's appointment follows the resignation of Joan Hogan Gillman, who is stepping down after eight years on the board.
Chairman Andrew W. Hobson said Flaton brings more than 30 years of experience in financial services and corporate governance, citing her background advising companies and serving on boards across multiple industries. He also thanked Gillman for her contributions during her tenure.
Flaton has held senior leadership roles in financial advisory, investment banking, and risk management, including serving as a Managing Director at AlixPartners and Lazard, where she advised companies, investors, and boards on complex financial and strategic matters.
She currently serves on several public and private company boards, including as an independent director of QVC Group, Inc., where she is a member of the Audit and Compensation Committees.
Flaton holds an MBA from IMD in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a bachelor's degree in economics and finance from the University of Delaware.
