leadership
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.50
LendingTree promotes Ian Smith to COO; Laura Nelson named Head of Insurance
LendingTree, Inc.
- Ian Smith appointed COO effective January 6, 2026; was SVP of Insurance at QuoteWizard.
- Smith receives $400,000 base salary, 60% target bonus, and eligibility for annual equity awards.
- Laura Nelson promoted to Head of Insurance; previously SVP of Sales.
- Scott Peyree, previously COO, became CEO after founder Doug Lebda's passing.
- Smith joined QuoteWizard in 2005 and led integration after LendingTree's acquisition.
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