BuzzFeed appoints Christian Baesler as COO; he remains Complex Networks CEO

BuzzFeed, Inc.

Christian Baesler named COO effective Jan 6, 2022; continues as Complex Networks CEO.
Baesler oversees all revenue functions; team includes Edgar Hernandez (CRO), Ken Blom (EVP Strategy), Nilla Ali (EVP Commerce), Richard Alan Reid (Head of Studio).
Compensation: $400k base salary, target bonus up to 60%, initial RSU grant of 688,500 shares, annual equity grant value $900k, and $950k LTIP payment.
Baesler joined via Complex Networks acquisition in Dec 2021; subject to 18-month non-compete.

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Christian Baesler

Chief Operating Officer

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Effective: 2022-01-06
Filed: January 12, 2022, 6:59 PM ET

Effective January 6, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of BuzzFeed, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Christian Baesler, age 32, as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

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Christian Baesler was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at BuzzFeed, Inc..

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Effective January 6, 2022, the board of directors (the “Board”) of BuzzFeed, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Christian Baesler, age 32, as Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

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