Tegna names Tom Cox chief growth officer

Tegna announced that Tom Cox has been promoted to the newly created position of chief growth officer reporting to president and CEO Dave Lougee, effective immediately. As chief growth officer, Cox will be responsible for leading efforts to accelerate TEGNA’s existing digital businesses as well as identify new opportunities. He will also lead TEGNA’s technology and digital product divisions. Previously, Cox was president of Premion and senior vice president, business development at TEGNA. Daniel Spinosa, currently chief financial officer at Premion, has been promoted to president and will report to Cox. “As we look to the future, Tom’s extensive experience leading transformative transactions and scaling early to mid-stage businesses will be instrumental as we chart our future trajectory,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.