Urban One has recruited two new senior executives. Kristopher Simpson (at right in photo) is the new Senior Vice President and General Counsel, and Tony Spinelli becomes Chief Information Officer. Simpson is a seasoned attorney who will oversee legal operations across Urban One’s five divisions. Spinelli is a cyberspace technology veteran who will manage all aspects of the company’s technology infrastructure.
“We are excited to have Kris and Tony as a part of the Urban One family,” said Alfred Liggins, CEO and President of Urban One. “They possess a wealth of experience and bring a level of expertise to their respective fields that will be invaluable to us as a company.”
Simpson has been with Urban One for 12 years, most recently serving as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel.
Spinelli comes to Urban One after more than 25 years of advancing technology, digital transformation, and cybersecurity capabilities in the financial services industry. Most recently, he led Fractal Industries, a digital startup focused on delivering analytic insights and data science to solve complex technology challenges at scale and real-time through digital concepts and cloud-based delivery.
