TEGNA Inc. announced that Michael Steib, 48, will succeed David Lougee, 65, as CEO as of August 12, 2024. Steib is currently CEO of Artsy, the world?s largest online platform for discovering and collecting art, after serving as President and CEO of XO Group, parent company of The Knot. Previously, he spent 10 years in executive positions at NBCUniversal and Google launching, scaling, and acquiring advertising-supported businesses.

Steib has a track record of developing high-performing teams that build industry-defining products and brands and deliver extraordinary shareholder returns. He is a published author and has hosted a podcast on leadership and professional development. Steib holds B.A. degrees in economics and international relations from the University of Pennsylvania.