Jonah Peretti, Founder and CEO of BuzzFeed, Inc. named Christian Baesler as Chief Operating Officer. Baesler, who will continue to serve as CEO of Complex Networks, joined BuzzFeed, Inc. Baesler brings a wealth of operational experience, having overseen the day-to-day operations of Complex Networks and its portfolio of brands since 2018. Prior to that Baesler spent more than a decade at Bauer Media Group, one of the world's leading media companies.

During his tenure he oversaw Bauer's digital business in the U.K., where the company is the largest magazine publisher and a leading commercial radio operator. Baesler also served as President of Bauer Xcel Media, Bauer's global digital division, where he built its US operation from scratch. As President and now-CEO of Complex Networks, Baesler has helped the company grow into a content powerhouse spanning digital, video, audio, and live events.