Ziff Davis Taps Kate Gutman as Executive Vice President and General Manager of Technology Media Group

Kate Gutman has been appointed as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ziff Davis’ technology media group, which includes PCMag, Mashable, Lifehacker, and Spiceworks. This appointment comes after her successful stint as the Senior Vice President of Content Ventures at Gannett, where she managed a portfolio of digital growth businesses and new ventures focused on attracting new audiences and expanding revenue streams through initiatives like affiliate commerce, video, brand licensing, and new subscription products.

Prior to this role, Gutman led the digital business at A+E Television Networks International, where she played a key role in growing digital revenue through content distribution, launching international SVOD services, and revamping TV channels like History En Espanol. Her extensive experience in leading editorial organizations and driving diversified revenue growth makes her an ideal fit for this role.

Gutman’s career also includes senior digital and business strategy positions at companies like Reader’s Digest/Trusted Brands, Rodale, Bertelsmann, and Lagardère Group. She is a graduate of Columbia University, holding an M.B.A. in management and a B.A. in economics.

Ziff Davis is a vertically focused digital media and internet company with a diverse portfolio of brands in technology