Kurt Rao leads the end-to-end strategy and execution for TEGNA’s digital products and technology platforms, uniting product management, technology, engineering and operations to deliver local news and information across broadcast, streaming, mobile and digital platforms.
Mr. Rao joined TEGNA in 2018 as senior vice president and chief technology officer. In this role, he led TEGNA’s digital transformation, overseeing all facets of TEGNA’s technology strategy, including the creation and implementation of proprietary AI tools. Previously, Mr. Rao was chief information and technology officer for Time Inc., corporate chief information officer at Time Warner Inc., and vice president of technology at NBC Universal.