Dive summary:
- The position for Yahoo's executive VP for its Americas business is currently vacant; these seven candidates are potential front-runners for one of digital media's most coveted positions. [see full list at AdAge]
- One candidate at the top of the list is Rich Riley, a former employee of Yahoo for 12 years; Riley previously ran revenue for Yahoo's business in the Middle East and Europe.
- Penry Price is one name that is mentioned most often in the industry for the position; Price is a former Google employee just like CEO Marissa Mayer.
From the article:
"Over the last couple of months, Yahoo has been looking to hire a new exec-VP for its Americas business, with the help of exec search firm Spencer Stuart. This is the job that Ross Levinsohn once held and is especially crucial considering that Yahoo's relationship with ad agencies has seen better days.
But it does come with its challenges. For one, it reports to new Chief Operating Officer Henrique De Castro, a strong personality who has a reputation of being difficult to work with. It also could be challenging since Yahoo under Marissa Mayer has positioned itself first and foremost as a technology company -- not a media company."
