The EVP/Chief Financial Officer of advertising world giant Interpublic Group of Companies has been appointed to a seat on the Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors. She’ll serve as an independent director as of October 1 and stand for election at the 2025 annual shareholders meeting.
Following Ellen Johnson‘s appointment, Nexstar will have 10 Board members, nine of whom are independent and three of whom are women.
“We are pleased to welcome Ellen to the Nexstar Board,” said Nexstar founder and Chairman/CEO Perry Sook. “She is an integral member of IPG’s executive team with an established record of success in the advertising and marketing services industries. Her extensive leadership experience in accounting, corporate finance and information technology, combined with her expertise in all areas of ESG will be invaluable to Nexstar as we continue to advance our business and execute on the Company’s goals to enhance shareholder value.”
Commenting on her appointment, Johnson said, “I am delighted to be joining Nexstar’s Board. Today Nexstar is a scaled media and entertainment business with a unique portfolio of local and national assets, including NewsNation, The CW and The Hill. I look forward to sharing my experience with the Board and management team as the Company pursues its continued growth.”
Before becoming CFO in 2020, Ms. Johnson was IPG’s SVP/Finance and Treasurer, with direct responsibility for Treasury, Corporate Development and Financial Planning and Analysis, managing the company’s liquidity, capital structure, and its relationships with banks and rating agencies.
