Webxu,
Inc. (WBXU) is a media company that owns and operates consumer branded web
properties focused on Customer Acquisition, E-Commerce and Social Media. Today
Webxu announces the appointment of Michael Thorson to the Board of
Directors.
Matt Hill, Webxu CEO, said, “We are pleased to welcome Michael Thorson to our
Board of Directors. Michael brings to
Webxu a wealth of knowledge in both the financial industry and the public
market.”
Mr. Thorson is the Founder and Managing
Director of Inventure Capital, a multi-strategy investment firm that focuses on
global macro trading strategies, distressed real estate opportunities, and
early stage entrepreneurial investments. Prior to Inventure, Mr. Thorson was
the President of Banc of America Securities - Japan in Tokyo, and most recently
head of the European Rates, Currencies and Commodities platform at Bank of
America in London. He also held senior positions at Soros Funds Limited and
Bankers Trust Company. Mr. Thorson holds a BS in Economics with a concentration
in Electrical Engineering from the United States Military Academy at West Point,
and a Master's Degree from Brasenose College, Oxford University as a Marshall
Scholar. Mr. Thorson served as a Lieutenant of Infantry in the US Army.
“I am excited to join the Webxu Board,”
Thorson said. “Webxu’s recent accomplishments display key examples of their strategic
plan to capitalize on the current opportunities in the Digital Media industry”.
About Webxu, Inc.
Webxu, Inc. (WBXU) is a media company that owns and operates consumer branded
web properties focused on Customer Acquisition, E-Commerce and Social Media.
Through its portfolio of web properties, Webxu connects consumers with
financial services, insurance, higher education, electronics and other
offerings. Webxu is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. For more information
about Webxu visit
http://www.webxu.com.
Webxu Media Contact
Michelle Stoler