Jeffrey Litvack, the chief executive office at Adweek, has resigned.
Shamrock Capital partner Laura Held will lead the Office of the CEO while the company conducts a search.
The Adweek leaders comprising the Office of the CEO include Chief Brand Officer Danny Wright, Chief Innovation Officer Toby Daniels, Chief Content Officer Lisa Granatstein, Editor in Chief Stephanie Paterik and Chief Product Officer David Saabye.
Litvack will serve as a resource for the board during a transition period.
“Over the past five years, I have been proud to spearhead the growth and evolution of Adweek into a multi-dimensional brand, including the relaunch of Brandweek and Mediaweek as well as the buildout of Adweek+ and community initiatives,” Litvack said in a statement. “I have had the pleasure to work with an extraordinary team of executives, and with COVID almost behind us and the company’s strong financial performance, it’s time to pass the reins and embark on my next chapter.”
