Urban One Executive Action
• Urban One announced the appointment of two key company executives — C. Kristopher Simpson is promoted to Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Tony Spinelli joins the company as Chief Information Officer. Simpson (left) is a seasoned attorney who will oversee legal operations across Urban One’s five divisions and streamline their legal processes, and Spinelli (right) is a cyberspace technology vet who will manage all aspects of the company’s technology infrastructure.
“We are excited to have Kris and Tony as a part of the Urban One family,” said Alfred Liggins, III, CEO & President of Urban One, Inc. “They possess a wealth of experience and bring a level of expertise to their respective fields that will be invaluable to us as a company. Kris’ business acumen and commitment to our mission and audience are noteworthy. Tony not only has a proven track record of successfully leading organizations to the next level but also, he has made significant contributions to the advancement of technology practices and research. I look forward to the transformative leadership they will both provide.”
Simpson has been with Urban One for 12 years, most recently as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. “I feel very fortunate to have a terrific team of colleagues across the company and look forward to working together to further the mission of Urban One,” stated Simpson. “My history with the company gives me unique perspective and opportunity to build on our many successes and meet key milestones in the years to come.”
Spinelli joins Urban One bearing 25+ years of advancing technology, digital transformation and cybersecurity capabilities in the financial services industry. Most recently, he led digital startup Fractal Industries. Prior to that he served as SVP for Capital One Financial Corporation. “I’m looking forward to advancing Urban One’s technology and digital leadership and bringing my skills to the entertainment and media industries,” said Spinelli. “The company has a rich history of growth, and I’m excited to position technology as a further growth catalyst for Urban One.”
