NEW YORK – Zoom Media Group Inc. (Zoom), the world’s largest and fastest growing fitness digital media Company, is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Samuel Recenello as its Chief Financial Officer. In this position Mr. Recenello will be assuming a key leadership role in the management of all financial aspects and planning of Zoom and its subsidiaries across the US, Canada and the UK. Mr. Recenello will also be responsible for providing financial results and analysis to the Board of Directors of the Company and its senior management as well as helping forge the strategic direction of the organization.
With his over twenty-years of experience in finance, operations, and strategy, Mr. Recenello brings to Zoom strong operational and marketing skills, which have been demonstrated throughout his career with such companies as: Dowden Health Media, Carat/Aegis Media Americas and McCann Erickson WorldGroup. Of note is Mr. Recenello’s eight-year tenure as Chief Financial Officer of Carat /Aegis Media Americas (UK LSE: AGS.L).
“Sam’s expertise in the advertising industry will be invaluable to us as we continue to expand our video offerings. His sound strategic mindset coupled with his mastery of systems and operations as well as his proven ability to lead, coach and deliver high financial performance will be a tremendous asset to our organization. I am simply thrilled to have him join our team in this senior leadership role” said François de Gaspé Beaubien, Chairman and CEO of Zoom.
Mr. Recenello will be assuming his position starting on April 29th, 2013. “It is with great pleasure that I am joining the Zoom team. The media landscape is undergoing profound changes, led by consumers and empowered by technology. Zoom has built networks that truly engage in an environment where the advertising simply cannot be overlooked. I look forward to being an integral part of our continued growth as well as helping us become a key component in the solution set for advertisers and their agency partners” said Mr. Recenello.
About Zoom Media Group Inc.
Zoom Media Group Inc. (“Zoom”) is the largest fitness digital media company in the United States and the world with over 4,000 digital media locations across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. In the US Zoom’s fitness network operates in over 140 markets. In addition to health clubs, Zoom operates digital and fixed media networks that reach active consumers in over 10,000 bars & restaurants. Zoom’s digital media networks are measured by The Nielsen Company and reach over 100 million monthly viewers across 25,000 digital screens and over 55,000 billboards. Zoom also offers product sampling and experiential marketing programs. Zoom is owned by the de Gaspé Beaubien family and ABS Capital Partners.
