DAVENPORT, Iowa, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Les Ottolenghi, a Fortune 500 senior technology and cybersecurity executive, has joined Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ:LEE), as Chief Transformation and Commercial Officer.
Kevin Mowbray, Lee's President and Chief Executive Officer, said the senior-level role was created to advance and accelerate Lee's industry-leading digital growth and further strengthen market supremacy.
"Les brings over 25 years of leadership experience in large public corporations and high-growth technology startups, with keen expertise in digital transformation, artificial intelligence developments, e-commerce, modernizing digital infrastructure, data monetization, and cybersecurity," Mowbray said. "His addition will help Lee exceed the five-year targets in our Three-Pillar Growth Strategy of expanding our subscriber base, growing our base of annualized recurring revenue and driving new revenue streams."
"I see tremendous value in Lee's strategy. As Chief Transformation and Commercial Officer, I am excited to collaborate with the Lee team to leverage the power of transformative AI to drive our data business and accelerate Lee's digital leadership," said Ottolenghi.