Byron Allen Folks
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About Byron Allen Folks
Byron Allen Folks is recorded as CEO, Chairman and Board Member at BuzzFeed, Inc. (BZFD). BuzzFeed, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed May 27, 2026 that Byron Allen Folks was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective May 26, 2026. BuzzFeed, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed May 27, 2026 that Byron Allen Folks was appointed Director (Class I), effective May 26, 2026. BuzzFeed, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed May 27, 2026 that Byron Allen Folks was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective May 26, 2026.
“The Company shall appoint Byron Allen Folks as Chairman of the Board of Directors.”
“These initial appointees shall include the following people, appointed to the class of the Board indicated next to their name: Byron Allen Folks (Class I), Chris Malone (Class I), Eric Gould (Class III), Sydnie Karras (Class III), and Terence Hill (Class III)”
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Affiliation history
Recorded current and former roles; source labels appear when available.
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Current
2026-05-26–present
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Current
2026-05-26–present
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Current
2026-05-26–present
Company network
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Leadership on record at BuzzFeed, Inc.
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Byron Allen CEO, Board Member
- Patrick Kerins Chairman
- Matthew Omer CFO
- Michael Del Nin CFO, COO
- David Arroyo General Counsel
- Chris Malone Board Member
- David Bank Board Member
- Eric Gould Board Member
- Jon Jashni Board Member
- Jonah Peretti Board Member
Recent activity
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