Triller Names Former Vevo Executive Kevin McGurn as CEO, Plans Strategic Growth Reveal in November

Triller Names Former Vevo Executive Kevin McGurn as CEO, Plans Strategic Growth Reveal in November

By Marcus Bennett

November 16, 2024 at 07:57 PM

Triller Group has appointed former Vevo sales executive Kevin McGurn as its new CEO, marking the beginning of its transformation journey following its recent public market debut through a merger with AGBA Group (NASDAQ: ILLR).

Triller Journey shown on smartphone screen

Triller Journey shown on smartphone screen

Key Leadership Changes:

  • Kevin McGurn (New CEO): Former executive at Vevo, Hulu, Shazam, and T-Mobile
  • James McCann (Board Member): 1-800-Flowers founder joins as nominations committee chairman
  • Bobby Sarnevesht (Board Transition): Co-founder and former CEO moves to board position

McGurn's Vision:

  • Focus on delivering value to creators, fans, and brands
  • Build upon vertical video, music, and sports foundations
  • Optimize mobile and connected television experiences

Upcoming Developments:

  • Series of strategic announcements planned for coming weeks
  • November media event to reveal detailed business plan and growth strategies
  • Focus on creating an integrated platform serving creators, brands, and users

The company aims to capitalize on potential market opportunities, particularly given TikTok's current challenges in the U.S. market. Board Chairman Bob Diamond emphasizes the goal of building a unified platform that delivers value to all stakeholders while maintaining strong creator and user relationships.

Related Articles

Previous Articles