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Angi Appoints Alex Tolston as Chief Legal Officer

  • Angi appointed Alex Tolston as its new chief legal officer effective immediately, succeeding Shannon Shaw.
  • Tolston will join the executive leadership team, oversee legal & government affairs, & report to CEO Mike Steib.
  • Previously, Tolston served as senior vice president & chief legal officer at TEGNA, where he led AI transformation & legal work for its $6.2B sale to Nexstar Media Group in March 2026.
  • Prior to TEGNA, he held the role of executive vice president & chief legal officer at Hemisphere Media Group, playing a key role in its M&A strategy & 2022 sale.
  • Tolston began his legal career at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, acting as outside counsel for Hemisphere's 2013 IPO.
  • CEO Mike Steib stated Tolston is a perfect fit for the team due to his leadership & ability to navigate change.
  • Tolston expressed commitment to helping Angi return to growth through AI expansion & improved connections between homeowners & professionals.
  • Shannon Shaw will serve as an advisor until March to ensure a smooth transition & will be missed for her leadership during Angi's IPO & acquisition history.
  • Founded in 1995, Angi connects homeowners with over 300 million home projects using its network of skilled local professionals.
Company
Angi Inc.
Keywords
Nasdaq:ANGI, Angi Inc.