Rewards Network Names Dan Kazan Chief Executive Officer

CHICAGO--()--Rewards Network Inc. today announced the appointment of Dan Kazan as Chief Executive Officer. Kazan has also been named a member of the company’s Board of Directors. An experienced media, marketing and information services executive, Kazan will be responsible for setting the company’s strategy to drive growth and leading the day-to-day operations. Kazan succeeds Peter Bynoe, who resigned to accept a new opportunity with Equity Group Investments.

“Dan is a tremendous leader whose broad range of experience in strategy, operations and strategic transactions will greatly benefit Rewards Network as it continues its evolution and positions itself for further growth,” said Mark Sotir, Chairman of the Board.

“Rewards Network has a long history of providing innovative financial and marketing solutions to its customers and we intend to expand those services,” said Dan Kazan, Chief Executive Officer. “The company operates one of the industry’s top networks connecting restaurants and consumers and has long-standing partnerships with the world’s leading loyalty programs. I am excited to lead this team as we continue to bring value to merchants and consumers.”

For the past 15 years, Kazan has been instrumental in the evolution of Tribune Company. He recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Tribune Media Services, one of the world’s leading providers of entertainment-related data. Under Kazan’s leadership, TMS grew significantly, expanding into new products and markets.

During his tenure at Tribune, Kazan also played a major role in the company’s successful forays into the digital world. He led the company’s corporate development group and worked with numerous early and growth stage companies. Dan has served on the Boards of Directors of CareerBuilder, Classified Ventures, Legacy.com and several other digital media and marketing services companies.

“Peter Bynoe has played a critical role as CEO in leading Rewards Network through an important chapter of rebuilding and reevaluation of its long-term strategy,” added Sotir. “The board of directors extends its thanks to Peter.”

About Rewards Network

Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Rewards Network powers the leading dining rewards programs in North America. Thousands of restaurants benefit from the financial and marketing services provided by the company, which include the provision of capital and numerous promotional programs via email, mobile and social media.

Rewards Network offers its dining programs in partnership with major airline frequent flyer programs, several of the nation’s largest bank card issuers, numerous key players in the loyalty marketing industry and dozens of national corporations. Our millions of active members include frequent flyers, corporate cardholders and a pool of diners who spend hundreds of millions of dollars annually at participating restaurants.

Contacts

Rewards Network Inc.
Alice L. Geene, 312-291-5878
Chief Legal Officer
ageene@rewardsnetwork.com

Contacts

Rewards Network Inc.
Alice L. Geene, 312-291-5878
Chief Legal Officer
ageene@rewardsnetwork.com