Leader in Content Delivery Networks (CDN) Taps Media Industry Veteran
with Deep Experience in Emerging and Public Companies
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Limelight
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW) (“Limelight”), a global leader in
digital content delivery, today announced that it has appointed Michael
D. DiSanto to become the company’s chief administrative and legal
officer reporting to Limelight CEO, Robert Lento.
Mr. DiSanto brings with him more than 16 years of experience
representing publicly traded and emerging growth companies. Prior to
joining Limelight, he was a partner at Bingham McCutchen LLP from 2013
to 2014. Before that, Mr. DiSanto was a partner at Dinsmore & Shohl from
2010 to 2013, where he served as the vice chair of the corporate
department and chair of the M&A and venture capital practice groups.
While at Dinsmore, he served as chief legal officer of Maker Studios, a
leading digital media company that was acquired by The Walt Disney
Company in 2014.
“Mike’s broad experience in managing the complex legal and
administrative challenges of both emerging and public companies,
especially in the media industry, will be an important addition to
Limelight,” stated Bob Lento, Limelight CEO. “I look forward to his
contributions as a key member of our executive team.”
Earlier, Mr. DiSanto co-founded the Silicon Valley office of Reed Smith
LLP. He earned a B.A. from Vanderbilt University, and a J.D. from Santa
Clara University School of Law.
“Limelight is an exciting company, well positioned within a growing and
dynamic industry,” stated Mr. DiSanto. “I’m delighted to join this
distinguished team in focusing on the opportunities before us.”
About Limelight
Limelight
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW), a global leader in digital content
delivery, empowers customers to better engage digital audiences by
enabling them to manage and deliver digital content on any device,
anywhere in the world. The company’s award winning Limelight
Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of content delivery
technology and services that helps organizations deliver exceptional
multi-screen experiences, improve brand awareness, drive revenue, and
enhance customer relationships — all while reducing costs. For more
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