George Troyano named President and Publisher of The Journal News

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today named George Troyano president and publisher of The Journal News in Westchester County, NY. Troyano had served as vice president of sales at The Journal News since 2011.

“George has truly transformed The Journal News into a strong, digital-first operation, one that is focused on delivering end-to-end marketing solutions which successfully move clients’ business forward,” said Robert Dickey, president of U.S. Community Publishing (USCP). “George is also deeply committed to continuing to strengthen the greater Westchester community by delivering outstanding journalism every day.”

Prior to joining The Journal News, Troyano served as president and chief operating officer for Review Publishing, where he had operational oversight of the Philadelphia Weekly, Atlantic City Weekly and The South Philly Review. Troyano has also been a group publisher for Broad Street Publishing; senior vice president of sales, marketing and circulation for The Village Voice (NY); division vice president for United Advertising Publications; and held numerous other sales positions.

Troyano holds an MBA from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College. He and his wife, Kari, have three children.

About Gannett

Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 115 million people every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to connecting people – and the companies who want to reach them – with their interests and communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.

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