Sheikholeslami, who most recently was chief product officer and executive vice president of business operations for Everyday Health, a health information platform for consumers and medical professionals. Before that she was a senior executive at The Washington Post involved in creating the newspaper's website.
She starts her new job May 5.
The CPM website quotes Steve Baird, chair of its board of directors said:
“Goli brings the perfect blend of experience to this role. Her extensive media background, proven leadership in digital innovation and enthusiasm for the mission of public media will be invaluable as she focuses on growing the audience for existing programs and engaging the next generation of fans across all of Chicago Public Media’s platforms.”Sheikholeslami said:
“Public media play an increasingly central role in producing independent and in-depth journalism and original storytelling. I am excited to lead an organization that is recognized both in Chicago and across the nation for its journalistic excellence and deep commitment to listeners and the community. It will be a great privilege to have the opportunity to work alongside so many talented people, building on their accomplishments.”Sheikholeslami previously worked at Conde Nast and Time Warner.
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