Tegna Names Investor Relations SVP

Tegna Inc. today said that John Janedis is joining the company as senior vice president, capital markets and investor relations.

Janedis, who was previously managing director and senior equity research analyst for media, cable and telecom at Jefferies LLC, will be responsible for leading Tegna’s treasury and investor relations functions. This newly created role will report to EVP-CFO Victoria Harker.

In this role, Janedis will be responsible for managing all treasury and banking activities and communicating Tegna’s growth strategy, financial performance and plans for building long-term shareholder value to investors, analysts and other external audiences. Jeffrey Heinz, VP of investor relations, will report to Janedis.

Janedis brings more than 20 years of management, equity research, markets and marketing experience to Tegna. In his most recent role at Jefferies, Janedis covered media, cable and telecom companies with a specialty in over-the-top (OTT), advertising and media.

Prior to Jefferies, Janedis was managing director and senior equity research analyst at UBS Securities covering large cap entertainment, newspaper and advertising companies.

He has also held positions at Wells Fargo Securities, Banc of America Securities and Morgan Stanley.

Janedis has a B.A. in economics and MBA in finance from New York University and is a CFA charterholder.