Vivek R. Shah | |
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| Born | Vivek R. Shah |
| Alma mater | Tufts University (B.A., Political Science) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, CEO ofZiff Davis |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Employer | Ziff Davis |
| Known for | Leadership of Ziff Davis, acquisition of CNET |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer |
| Awards | Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40 (2006), FOLIO: 40 (2011), MinOnline Digital Hall of Fame |
Vivek R. Shah is an American businessman and chief executive officer ofZiff Davis, an American internet and digital media company.[1]
Shah holds a B.A. inpolitical science fromTufts University.[2]
Shah began his career in 1995 atTime Warner Inc.[3] He was named president of the Fortune/Money Group in 2007.[4]
In 2010, Shah purchased technology publisherZiff Davis, in partnership with private equity firm Great Hill Partners.[5] With the purchase, he became CEO of Ziff Davis.[6] He remained with Ziff Davis following its purchase by J2 Global in 2012.[7] Shah was appointed CEO of J2 Global, effective January 1, 2018.[8] In 2021, following J2 Global’s name change to Ziff Davis, Shah became the CEO of Ziff Davis, Inc.
In 2006, Shah was named toCrain's New York Business' 40 Under 40.[9] In 2011, FOLIO: Magazine named Shah to its FOLIO: 40.[10] Shah was also named Online Publisher of the Year by MinOnline and Innovator of the Year by BtoB's Media Business, and has been inducted into MinOnline's Digital Hall of Fame.[11]
In 2014, Shah was named Chairman of theInteractive Advertising Bureau (IAB).[12]
In August 2024, Shah, as CEO ofZiff Davis, oversaw the acquisition ofCNET fromRed Ventures for a reported sum exceeding $100 million.[13]
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