Arizent Welcomes Erin Scanlon as Chief Financial Officer
Chicago — Arizent, a prominent player in the business information landscape serving the financial and professional services sectors, is excited to announce the appointment of Erin Scanlon as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over two decades of rich experience in finance and operations, Erin is set to spearhead the company’s financial strategy and corporate operations.
Erin Scanlon's Impressive Background
Erin Scanlon comes to Arizent with an impressive track record in driving transformation and operational excellence. She has previously held pivotal roles at major companies within the media, technology, and information sectors. Her most recent position was as Vice President of Finance & Operations at The Free Press, where she was instrumental in orchestrating the finance, HR, IT, legal, and real estate functions of the organization, ultimately leading to a successful sale to a major industry player.
Achievements at CoinDesk and Beyond
Before her time at The Free Press, Erin served as Vice President of Finance & Operations at CoinDesk. During her tenure there, she was responsible for financial due diligence and the integration process after the company’s acquisition by Bullish. Erin also established scalable financial planning and compliance functions, which were crucial in supporting CoinDesk’s rapid global growth. Earlier in her career, she enhanced her expertise in financial management through key roles at Bloomberg, Yahoo!, and Time Inc., where she held divisional CFO and strategic finance responsibilities.
CEO Jeff Mancini on Erin's Appointment
“Erin’s leadership comes at a pivotal time for Arizent as we scale our new market intelligence offering and expand the live event portfolio,” expressed Jeff Mancini, CEO of Arizent. “Her deep operational expertise and proven ability to align financial strategy with innovation will play a key role in accelerating our growth and supporting our mission to advance our professional communities with actionable insight.”
About Arizent
Arizent is not just a business information company; it’s a platform that helps advance professional communities by providing vital insights and analysis. Through a robust data-driven platform, Arizent delivers a comprehensive suite of services that includes subscriptions, marketing services, and live event management. The company is also known for its digital content platform, Leaders, which features a blend of livestream and on-demand formats tailored for professional audiences. Moreover, Arizent fosters connections within the business communities through its flagship financial services brands, including American Banker, The Bond Buyer, and Financial Planning, in addition to its professional services brands like Accounting Today and Employee Benefit News.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Erin Scanlon?
Erin Scanlon is the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer of Arizent, bringing in over 20 years of finance and operations experience.
What experience does Erin Scanlon have?
Erin has held significant roles at The Free Press and CoinDesk, focusing on finance, operations, and strategic growth.
What will Erin Scanlon’s role entail?
As CFO, Erin will oversee Arizent's financial strategy, planning, and corporate operations, aiming for operational excellence and strategic growth.
What does Arizent specialize in?
Arizent specializes in providing business information and insights to the financial and professional services industries, facilitating connections and services.
How is Arizent planning for future growth?
Arizent plans to enhance its market intelligence offerings and expand its live event portfolio, especially under the new leadership of Erin Scanlon.
