Law Business Research and ALM are delighted to announce the appointment of David Levin as Chairman of the Board. David brings over 30 years of global leadership experience across technology, media and education, and will work closely with ICG and Levine Leichtman Capital Group to support the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth.
David previously served as CFO and COO of Euromoney Institutional Investor plc, where he led the company’s expansion into the US, oversaw multiple acquisitions and launched its exhibitions business. He has since held CEO roles at McGraw-Hill Education, UBM plc, Symbian Ltd and Psion plc, leading major transformations and international expansion efforts.
David has held several board and advisory roles. He has been Chairman of SparkBeyond, an AI company focused on decision intelligence, and is currently a Non-Executive Director at Emerald Holdings (NYSE: EEX). He also advises a number of AI and technology startups and has previously served on the boards of COFRA Holdings, Oxford University Press, and the Press Association.
He holds a BA from Oxford University and an MBA from Stanford University. Earlier in his career, David served as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers under a Short Service Limited Commission.
Nick Brailey, CEO of LBR and ALM, commented:
“David’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for our business. His deep experience in media, technology and global transformation will be invaluable as we continue to evolve and grow. I’m looking forward to working closely with him and ICG to shape the next phase of our journey.”
The Board are excited to welcome David and look forward to his leadership and insight.
About ALM and LBR
ALM and LBR recently announced their strategic merger. The newly formed group is uniquely positioned to serve clients globally by combining ALM’s deep US market penetration with LBR’s strong UK and global presence, thus offering clients unparalleled expertise, reach and service.
ALM is the most trusted information and intelligence company supporting both the practice of and business of professionals in the legal industry. ALM delivers leading data, intelligence, insights, events and audiences essential for growing businesses globally to over 7 million professionals.
LBR is a technology-driven information services business powering the global professional services sector with intelligence, analytics and performance data. By applying technology to extract enhanced value from quality content, achieving commercial excellence, and empowering our teams, we deliver proprietary, time-sensitive data, insight, expert research, and sophisticated tools and networking.
