Ask.com Appoints Jim Lanzone CEO
Just days after Ask.com chief Steve Berkowitz jumped ship to Microsoft’s MSN, IAC/InterActive Corp. has appointed Vice President of Product Management Jim Lanzone as CEO. Congratulations, Jim!
From the press release announcing the move:
“Jim is one of the most respected leaders in the search industry, having been principally responsible every day for the turnaround of the Ask product and brand over the past several years,” said Doug Lebda, IAC President and Chief Operating Officer. “With his vision for the future and successful track record for driving the Ask.com business, he has been and will be the ideal leader for the next stage of the company’s growth.”
“We have a lot of momentum behind Ask.com,” said Mr. Lanzone. “My goal is to keep pushing us forward down the path we’re on. With the team we have in place and the backing of IAC/InterActiveCorp, I believe Ask can take a significant piece of the search pie in the years ahead.”
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Postscript: John Battelle has a short but nice interview with Jim post-appointment now up here.
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