Reigersman Brings Experience in Global Financial Strategy and
Investment Banking to the Role
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE: LFGR), a diversified Internet company comprised
of several marketplace and media properties, announced today that
Jantoon Reigersman has joined its executive team as Chief Financial
Officer, and will start in his new role on December 11, 2017.
"We are excited to welcome Jantoon to the Leaf Group executive team,”
said Sean Moriarty, CEO of Leaf Group. “He has solid operating
experience in fast paced entrepreneurial environments and is a sharp
strategic thinker who will make our leadership team even stronger."
Most recently, Reigersman was the CFO of Ogin Inc., a disruptive wind
technology company backed by high profile investors including Kleiner
Perkins and Goldman Sachs. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs in the
fixed income division where he was an investor and member of the
European special situations group. He started his career at Morgan
Stanley as an investment banker in their mergers and acquisitions team
in London.
Reigersman earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Business
Administration as well as his Master in International Management by CEMS
at Rotterdam School of Management and HEC, Paris, respectively, and is
an alumnus of Harvard Business School's GMP15 (General Management
Program).
Added Jantoon Reigersman, “I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic
team at Leaf Group. The company’s diverse portfolio of brands makes for
an exciting opportunity and I look forward to working with the talented
finance team to drive financial growth for Leaf Group.”
About Leaf Group
Leaf Group Ltd. (NYSE:LFGR) is a diversified Internet company that
builds platforms across its marketplaces (Society6, Saatchi Art, Deny
Designs and The Other Art Fair) and various media properties (including
Livestrong.com, eHow and Cuteness) to enable communities of creators to
reach passionate audiences in large and growing lifestyle categories. In
addition, Leaf Group’s diverse advertising offerings help brands and
publishers find innovative ways to engage with their customers. For more
information about Leaf Group, visit www.leafgroup.com.
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Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All
statements regarding activities, events or developments that the Company
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cause actual results or developments to differ materially from those
indicated due to a number of factors affecting the Company’s operations,
markets, products and services. The Company identifies the principal
risks and uncertainties that impact its performance in its public
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
“Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition” sections of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form
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Source: Leaf Group Ltd.