NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Risk Event-Driven Distressed Intelligence (REDD Intelligence), a leading provider of material news and analysis of Emerging Market event-driven special situations, is delighted to announce the appointment of Neil Osborn as Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Mr. Osborn brings a wealth of knowledge to REDD Intelligence as an executive with experience in the emerging markets and an expert in financial media. He will spearhead the company’s crossborder expansion strategy and work closely with Group CEO Valeria Girimonte to identify strategic opportunities.
“Neil is a joy to work with and has provided the Board with sage advice during his tenure as a REDD advisory board member,” Girimonte said. “As Chairman, his leadership skills and decades of experience building a financial media powerhouse will be invaluable as REDD Intelligence enters its next stage of growth.”
Mr. Osborn has nearly 30 years of service on a FTSE 250 board and vast experience as an international executive and investor, focused on business-to-business publishing, financial services, social media and sustainability-related businesses.
Mr. Osborn has a distinguished career in financial media. In 1978, he joined Institutional Investor as a Senior Editor and later joined Euromoney in 1983, becoming the Editor of Euromoney at the end of 1985.
He served as an Executive Director of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC from February 1988 until January 2016 and was most recently the Group Publisher of that company.
He has also served on the boards and advisory boards of a number of companies in the US, Europe, Russia, and Asia.
“It is an honour to be named Chairman of REDD Intelligence,“ Mr Osborn said. “REDD’s first-rate team produces a next-generation information service of singular value to investors and others concerned with emerging market countries. The company has more years of strong growth ahead.”
Mr. Osborn holds a degree from Worcester College, Oxford University.
About REDD Intelligence: Risk Event-Driven Distressed Intelligence (REDD Intelligence) is a leading provider of material intelligence on emerging market event driven special situations. The company invested heavily in technology, developing a streamlined online platform and a suite of mobile applications to deliver real-time news and analytics on more than 1,400 emerging market companies.
REDD’s recognized team of journalists and analysts continuously report on trading catalysts, allowing bankers, asset managers and advisers to focus on opportunities relevant to their unique market or business needs.
REDD is a strong proponent of gender and racial diversity. Over 60% of company employees are women and almost all top management positions are held by women.
