30.05.2024 07:30:05 - dpa-AFX: GNW-Adhoc: Azerion announces expansion of its Executive Committee and new responsibilities
Amsterdam, 30 May 2024 - After a year focused on the successful consolidation
and integration of past acquisitions, the sale of its social cards portfolio,
the refinancing of its listed bonds and the simplification of its legacy capital
structure, Azerion is pleased with the progress it is making in driving
efficiencies across the group, delivering growth through its Platform and
towards becoming Europe's largest digital advertising platform.
Looking forward, Azerion sees significant opportunities in the market to
continue the growth and expansion of its Platform both organically and through
strategic partnerships. With that opportunity in mind, Azerion is pleased to
announce the expansion of its Executive Committee and new responsibilities for
its members.
After completing two years as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Ben Davey will now
take on the role of Chief Investment Officer with a focus on external growth
opportunities and related funding. As part of this transition, Azerion is
delighted to announce that, with effect from the end of June 2024, Julie Duong
Ferat will become Azerion's new CFO. Mrs. Duong Ferat has acted as Azerion's
Vice-President of Finance for the last 4 years and has worked closely with Mr.
Davey throughout that time.
As part of her new role, Mrs Duong Ferat will join Azerion's Executive
Committee, as will Azerion's Chief People Officer (CPO), Gönenç Tarakcioglu. Ms
Tarakcioglu has worked at Azerion for 10 years and has previously acted as
Azerion's Chief Data Protection Officer and Chief Compliance Officer.
Following the new appointments, Azerion's Executive Committee will comprise
existing members Umut Akpinar (CEO), Ben Davey (CIO), Sebastiaan Moesman (Chief
Strategy Officer), Joost Merks (Chief M&A and Corporate Development Officer) and
new members Julie Duong Ferat (CFO) and Gönenç Tarakcioglu (CPO).
Commenting on the expanded Executive Committee, Azerion CEO, Umut Akpinar
commented, "I am very pleased with the progress Azerion made in executing its
strategy during 2023 and we have created strong foundations to accelerate our
growth during 2024 and beyond. With that opportunity in mind, we are delighted
to be developing and promoting our strong internal talent into leadership roles
and onto our Executive Committee, whilst also enabling our senior team to focus
on the exciting growth opportunities ahead of us."
About Azerion
Founded in 2014, Azerion (EURONEXT: AZRN) is one of Europe's largest digital
advertising and entertainment media platforms. Azerion brings global scaled
audiences to advertisers in an easy and cost-effective way, delivered through
our proprietary technology, in a safe, engaging, and high quality environment,
utilizing our strategic portfolio of owned and operated content with
entertainment and other digital publishing partners.
Having its roots in Europe and with its headquarters in Amsterdam, Azerion has
commercial teams based in over 26 cities around the world to closely support our
clients and partners to find and execute creative ways to make a real impact
through advertising.
For more information visit: www.azerion.com
Contact:
Investor Relations
ir@azerion.com
Media
press@azerion.com
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