Nils E. Larsen has served as a director of the Company since March 24, 2022.
Nils is the Founder and President of SZR Consulting, LLC. SZR Consulting, LLC provides financial and operational advisory and consulting services to companies and investors in a variety of industries including oil and gas, media and sports and industrial services.
In addition, Nils has been working with The Carlyle Group since 2013 and is currently a consultant to the firm.
Prior to forming SZR Consulting, LLC and the work with The Carlyle Group, Nils served in a variety of senior executive positions with Tribune Company from 2008 to 2013, including as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tribune Broadcasting and as the Co-President of Tribune Company.
Before joining Tribune Company, Nils was employed by Equity Group Investments, LLC from 1995 to 2008 (serving as a Managing Director from 2001 to 2008), focusing on investments in the media, transportation, energy, industrial manufacturing, retail grocery and member loyalty and rewards sectors.
Nils resumed a limited role with Equity Group Investments, LLC in 2013 although that relationship is currently no longer substantive.
Nils started his career at CS First Boston where he focused on the capital requirements and derivative products needs of U.S. financial institutions and non-U.S. based entities.
Nils has significant governance experience in entities across their lifecycles providing this essential insight to the Company.
Nils received his A.B. summa cum laude from Bowdoin College.