The revamped executive lineup includes PopSugar founder/CEO Brian Sugar as president of Group Nine and Lisa Sugar, who will remain as PopSugar president. Sean Macnew, COO and CFO of PopSugar, will become CFO of Group Nine.Group Nine’s PopSugar acquisition is expected to close in the coming weeks. The brand joins a Group Nine stable that already includes Thrillist, NowThis, The Dodo and Seeker.
Chief Brand Officer: Suzanne Kolb is currently Group Nine’s Chief Brand Officer and will continue in that role for the combined company. Chief People OfficerL Annie Trombatore is currently the Chief People Officer for Group Nine and will continue in that role for the combined company.