Chris Ellis has been appointed to the newly created role of CEO of comparison site Finder Australia, following an 18-month search.
Ellis is the former vice president of commercial and business development at ViacomCBS, the parent company of MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central.
He has also held senior roles with MySpace, AOL and co-founded start-up cloud management tool GorillaStack.
“Finder has a really exciting growth story and an incredibly talented team who are committed to the next phase of the company’s success," he says.
“I’m thrilled to be working closely with the Founders and the crew to elevate Finder’s offering in Australia and deliver on our mission to help Australians make better financial decisions every day – especially important in these uncertain times.”
Frank Restuccia, Finder founder and global Co-CEO, says Ellis’s strong history in business development coupled with his long-standing digital experience made him the standout for the role.
“We searched high and low for the best candidate over a lengthy 18-month period and Chris was the standout person. Chris is a passionate digital business leader with an entrepreneurial drive and I am excited to have him lead our business here in Australia," Restuccia says.
Fred Schebesta, finder founder and global Co-CEO: “This is a critical hire for Finder just like every hire is, as we look to take Finder to new global heights despite the increasingly challenging environment people are facing around the world."
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