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WeddingWire is led by an experienced team of entrepreneurs, savvy technologists, and marketers.
The management's background includes (i) founding members of Blackboard Inc (NASDAQ: BBBB),
a successful startup employing over 800 people with a market capitalization of over 1.2 Billion,
(ii) technology talent that has implemented systems for Intel, Fannie Mae, and AT&T,
(iii) sales and marketing veterans who have managed global sales forces and national consumer brands, and
(iv) industry expertise from either being married or working in the wedding industry directly.
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Timothy Chi
Chief Executive Officer
Timothy first developed the concept of WeddingWire shortly after getting married in 2005 (to his lovely wife Tracey). As an experienced entrepreneur, Timothy sought out to assemble a team and build a technology that would help both engaged couples and vendors in the wedding industry. Prior to co-founding WeddingWire, Timothy co-founded Blackboard Inc (Nasdaq: BBBB) in 1998. While at Blackboard, Timothy pioneered many of Blackboard's products and strategic initiatives, helping the company grow to over 600 employees and a valuation of over $750 Million. Timothy holds a B.S. degree in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and a Master's of Science degree in Engineering Management from Tufts University.
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Lee Wang
Chief Operations Officer
Lee is responsible for overseeing revenue generation and driving the sales strategies and strategic partnerships of WeddingWire. Prior to joining WeddingWire, Lee held the post of Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Parature Inc, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company in the customer support and service market where he managed a team of over 20 employees, growing revenues by 250% during his 2 year tenure. Prior to joining Parature, Lee co-founded CourseInfo LLC, which merged to form Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB) in 1998. While at Blackboard, Lee served as the Regional Director of Sales for the Asia Pacific and Latin America market and was responsible for $20MM in new market sales. Lee holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Operations Research/Finance from Cornell University.
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Jeff Yeh
Chief Technology Officer
Jeff leads the design and implementation of WeddingWire's technology platform. Prior to joining WeddingWire, Jeff was involved in developing new analytical finance platforms that managed Fannie Mae's $150+ billion mortgage and securities portfolio. Jeff was also part of the initial rollout of the AT&T Wireless mLife Project to over 20 million subscribers, as well as part of the core technology team that developed MicroStrategy's personal alerting network called Strategy.com. Jeff holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech and an M.B.A. degree from The George Washington University.
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Sonny Ganguly
Chief Marketing Officer
Sonny leads WeddingWire's marketing strategy, customer acquisition, and business development. Prior to joining WeddingWire, Sonny was in a management program at Wal-Mart where he led marketing, sales, and retail strategy development. Before this experience, Sonny spent four years at Kraft Foods where he managed numerous consumer brands, including the JELL-O business with P&L responsibility for over $800 Million. During his tenure, his brands' reached record volume, revenue, and profitability levels. Sonny has structured partnerships with companies such as NBC, MTV, Condé Nast (Modern Bride and Brides magazines), Mattel, Universal, Dole, Reynolds, Costco, and Safeway. Sonny holds a B.A. in Economics with a focus in Management and Marketing from The University of Pennsylvania and attended Harvard Business School for his M.B.A. where he served as President of the Marketing Club.
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Joseph Holland
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Strategy
Joseph oversees finance, accounting, and corporate strategy at WeddingWire. Prior to joining WeddingWire, he was a vice president at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., where his responsibilities included mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and investor relations. While at MSLO, Joseph led investments in and was a board member of WeddingWire, pingg, and ZipList. Prior to joining MSLO, he served as a media analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co. and Soundview Technology Group from 2003-2006. At Bear, Stearns & Co., Joseph was a member of a team ranked "Best of the Street 2006" in The Wall Street Journal. Previously, he worked at IBM Venture Capital Group and in business development roles at eBay and Gaylord Entertainment. He began his career as the founder of an independent record label. Joseph graduated cum laude from Harvard College and received his MBA from the Yale School of Management.
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Gail Glickman Horwood
Senior Vice President, Digital Programming & Strategy at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Gail Glickman Horwood is SVP, Digital Programming & Strategy at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Prior to joining MSLO she spent almost six years at Time Inc serving as Executive Director, InStyle.com and Executive Director, Creative Development for Time Inc. Interactive overseeing web strategy and development for AOL Living and Time Inc.'s women's brands including In Style, Real Simple, Cooking Light and Parenting.
She was formerly the VP of Content for Zagat Survey, where she managed both digital and print product initiatives including the company's expansion into movies, music, golf, and shopping.
She was editor-in-chief of epicurious.com, an affiliate of Condé Nast Publications and a member of the launch team for that site in 1995. Prior to that she was Managing Editor/Style Editor of Worth magazine and an editor of Condé Nast Traveler. She is a graduate of Colby College in Maine.
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Kelli Turner
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia
Kelli Turner is Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. She is responsible for all aspects of the Company's financial operations, while working closely with the executive team in shaping MSLO's business strategy and capital allocation process. She also has oversight responsibility for financial planning, treasury, financial compliance and reporting, and investor relations, as well as key administrative functions.
A lawyer and a CPA with significant experience in the media industry, Ms. Turner joined MSLO from Time Warner where she held the position of Senior Vice President, Operations in the Office of the Chairman and CEO. Prior to that, she served as SVP, Business Development for New Line Cinema after having served as Time Warner's Vice President, Investor Relations. Ms. Turner worked in investment banking for many years with positions at Allen & Company and Salomon Smith Barney prior to joining Time Warner. Early in her career, she also gained tax and audit experience as a registered CPA at Ernst & Young, LLP.
Ms. Turner received her undergraduate business degree and her law degree from The University of Michigan.
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Liddy Manson
Chief Executive Officer, Digital Sports Network
Ms. Manson currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Digital Sports Network, an online community media company focused on high school and youth sports.
Prior to Digital Sports, Manson was Chief Operating Officer of Freewebs, where she managed the business operations of the company, including sales, marketing, programming, and human resources. Before joining Freewebs she was a Vice President and General Manager at Washington Post/Newsweek Interactive. Ms. Manson is a seasoned Internet and new-media executive who has held senior positions in interactive media for over 15 years. During her 9 years at WPNI, she held many senior roles including Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, and Vice President of Advertising and Marketing, responsible for Washingtonpost.com's and Newsweek.com's revenue and audience growth initiatives. Prior to WPNI, she was Vice President of Special Projects for Discovery Channel Multimedia.
Ms. Manson earned an MBA and Certificate in Public Management from Stanford University and received a BA in Music from Yale University.
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Timothy Chi
Chief Executive Officer, WeddingWire Inc
Timothy first developed the concept of WeddingWire shortly after getting married in 2005 (to his lovely wife Tracey). As an experienced entrepreneur, Timothy sought out to assemble a team and build a technology that would help both engaged couples and vendors in the wedding industry. Prior to co-founding WeddingWire, Timothy co-founded Blackboard Inc (Nasdaq: BBBB) in 1998. While at Blackboard, Timothy pioneered many of Blackboard's products and strategic initiatives, helping the company grow to over 600 employees and a valuation of over $750 Million. Timothy holds a B.S. degree in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and a Master's of Science degree in Engineering Management from Tufts University.
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Lee Wang
Chief Operations Officer, WeddingWire Inc
Lee is responsible for overseeing revenue generation and driving the sales strategies and strategic partnerships of WeddingWire. Prior to joining WeddingWire, Lee held the post of Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Parature Inc, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company in the customer support and service market where he managed a team of over 20 employees, growing revenues by 250% during his 2 year tenure. Prior to joining Parature, Lee co-founded CourseInfo LLC, which merged to form Blackboard Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBB) in 1998. While at Blackboard, Lee served as the Regional Director of Sales for the Asia Pacific and Latin America market and was responsible for $20MM in new market sales. Lee holds a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Operations Research/Finance from Cornell University.
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