Ross Levinsohn
Ross Levinsohn
Ross Levinsohn is a technology and media executive best known for his roles as CEO at Yahoo and President of Fox Interactive Media. He is a leading industry figure who has long focused on the convergence of technology and media, and how the two industries work more closely together to enable one another . He served as CEO at Yahoo in 2012 and prior to that role was Executive Vice President, Americas and Head of Global Media. Levinsohn served...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBusinessman
CountryUnited States of America
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Partnering with CNBC will allow Yahoo! Finance to expand its offerings instantly and enhance its position as the most viewed and utilized finance site in the world.
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Fox Interactive Media's growth strategy is to strategically partner or acquire category leaders and technology innovators that broaden or enrich our users' experience.
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I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to be at the forefront of the digital media revolution.