S.I. Newhouse and his family founded Advance in 1922. After nearly a century of investment and acquisitions, we remain a private, family-owned business. Our mission is to build the value of the company over the long-term by fostering growth and innovation across a diversified portfolio which includes media, communications, technology, education and other promising sectors.

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Steve Newhouse

Michael Fricklas

Janine McGrath Shelffo

Drew Vattiat

Oren Klein

Marc Katz

Dennis Welty

David Chen

The Leadership Team at Advance is responsible for shaping the company's strategic direction and driving long-term growth across its diverse portfolio. This team oversees critical areas such as strategic investments and acquisitions, legal compliance, financial oversight, and growth strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's mission of fostering innovation while enhancing value across media, communications, technology, and education sectors.

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