Private equity giant Apollo has tapped seasoned media executive Jim Lanzone, who most recently headed up dating app Tinder, to run Yahoo, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move to hire Lanzone, who headed up CBS’s digital business for many years, is a sign that the company recognizes the need for someone with media experience to run Yahoo. Apollo recently bought Yahoo from Verizon,...
Apollo Taps Former Tinder CEO To Run Yahoo
Get access to exclusive coverage
Read deeply reported stories from the largest newsroom in tech.
Stay in the know
Receive a summary of the day's top tech news—distilled into one email.
Access on the go
View stories on our mobile app and tune into our weekly podcast.


Join live video Q&A’s
Deep-dive into topics like startups and autonomous vehicles with our top reporters and other executives.
Enjoy a clutter-free experience
Read without any banner ads.
