McClatchy Names Terry Geiger As Vice President, Technology

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --The McClatchy Company MNI today named Terrance "Terry" Geiger as vice president, technology. In this newly created role, Geiger becomes the company's top technology executive and a member of McClatchy's senior management team.

"Terry has been a key leader in advancing our technology platform strategies and initiatives for quite some time," said McClatchy President and CEO Pat Talamantes. "His appointment to this new role speaks directly to the successes he's led throughout the years. I am pleased to have him at the helm of our technology efforts as we continue the company's digital transformation."

Geiger is a seasoned veteran of McClatchy and held technology leadership positions at McClatchy corporate, McClatchy's California IT operations and The Fresno Bee prior to his latest appointment. Most recently he served as McClatchy's corporate director for IT.

"We've accomplished a lot in recent years in terms of improving systems and consolidating technology operations," Geiger said. "Now I look forward to working to leverage our technology systems and new teams for the benefit of our users, readers and advertisers."

About McClatchy

The McClatchy Company is a 21^st century news and information leader, publisher of iconic brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, The Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News and Observer, and the (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram. McClatchy operates media companies in 28 U.S. markets in 14 states, providing each of its communities with high-quality news and advertising services in a wide array of digital and print formats. McClatchy is headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.

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