PHOENIX, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freestar, the leading monetization partner for content publishers, e-commerce websites and app developers, announced today that it has hired finance and business development expert Matthew Wells, with 20 years of experience, as the company’s first chief financial officer. Wells will oversee the company’s finance and accounting functions, develop financial planning and analytical skills, and pursue strategic opportunities to drive the company’s rapid growth.

Prior to Freestar, Wells held the same role at Jukin Media and held senior leadership positions at Vopak and in PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Deals Advisory practice. After receiving his MBA from UCLA Anderson, he also advised various lower/mid market companies and early stage start-ups. In his most recent position as CFO at Jukin Media, he oversaw the company’s accounting and finance functions, financial planning and analysis, and strategic goals such as M&A activity and the eventual sale of the company to Trusted Media Brands in 2021.

“I’m excited to join Freestar as it continues to solidify its position as one of the most comprehensive and fastest growing companies in the ad tech space,” said Wells. “I look forward to driving the company’s expansion and building on the momentum it has seen over the past several years as we discover new opportunities to grow the business.”

“We are very excited to have Matt join our team to take our accounting and finance functions to the next level. His extensive experience is a perfect complement to the rest of the team and will help us continue to grow both organically and through additional acquisitions,” said Freestar CEO Kurt Donnell. “Freestar continues to bring new solutions to market and expand internationally quarter after quarter, so it’s the perfect time for Matt to join us and help navigate this next stage in the company’s evolution.”

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