SiriusXM has announced the addition of Wayne D. Thorsen as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in a newly created role.
In his new role, Thorsen will oversee product and technology functions for the satellite broadcaster. He will also oversee the return on marketing and technology investments, according to a statement from the company.
“As a long-time SiriusXM subscriber myself, I have always admired SiriusXM’s platform and its commitment to providing listeners with unmatched content. It is an honor to join this Company as it enters its next phase,” said Thorsen. “This is an important time for SiriusXM, and strong execution will be critical as the Company implements its new strategy. I’m excited to work alongside Jennifer and the rest of the SiriusXM leadership team to turn the company’s vision into results-driven, efficient action, and capture the opportunity ahead.”
Wayne D. Thorsen joins the company after previously working at home security giant ADT. He also previously held executive positions at Google, SoFi, VViacom, and Microsoft, among others.
“We are pleased to add Wayne to the SiriusXM team at this pivotal time for the Company,” said CEO Jennifer Witz. “Wayne is a seasoned leader who brings significant experience driving business development and innovation, and he is well-positioned to help guide the Company through this next chapter as we sharpen our focus on delivering meaningful results alongside greater efficiency.
“While at Google, where Wayne led business development for the devices and services division, Wayne was a wonderful partner for SiriusXM, and I look forward to working closely with him to drive SiriusXM forward.”
The company added that Chief Product and Technology Officer Joseph Inzerillo has departed effective immediately. He was instrumental in the launch of the company’s new streaming app earlier this year.
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