The Daily Record Names Chris Ripley, Sinclair President and CEO, One of Maryland’s Most Admired CEOs

Ripley to be Inducted into 2024 Circle of Leadership

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Daily Record, Maryland’s daily news media company focused on law, government and business, has named Chris Ripley, Sinclair’s President and Chief Executive Officer, one of Maryland’s 2024 Most Admired CEOs.

The Daily Record’s annual Most Admired CEO list honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them.

“This award underscores the strength of Chris' leadership navigating the dynamic media landscape and transforming Sinclair to meet the changing needs of our audiences and clients. We are honored Chris and Sinclair have been recognized for these efforts,” said Jason Smith, Executive Vice Chairman of Sinclair.

Ripley, who has served as Sinclair’s President and CEO since 2017, will be honored in the category of “public company with more than $500 million in annual revenue” at a ceremony on November 7.

Ripley will also be inducted into the Circle of Leadership, which honors three-time winners for sustained achievement over a period of at least six years.

“The 2024 Most Admired CEOs demonstrate impressive resumes and are effective leaders for their companies, making a positive impact on the lives of others. They are trendsetters who empower those who work with them in a professional setting and on community boards,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record. “They are good listeners who are also committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders. The Daily Record congratulates this year’s honorees.”

The winners will also be profiled in a special magazine that will be inserted into the November 8 issue of The Daily Record and will be available online at TheDailyRecord.com.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

About The Daily Record

The Daily Record is a digital first, daily news media company focused on law, government and business at TheDailyRecord.com. The Daily Record publishes a print edition on weekdays in addition to more than 25 special products a year in a variety of industries including Power Lists. The Daily Record hosts 13 annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities. These events include Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Most Admired CEOs, Influential Marylanders, Health Care Heroes, Icon Honors and more. The Daily Record’s Digital Marketing Solutions helps customers with social media, search engine marketing and optimization, retargeting and email marketing among other services. The Daily Record, with 136 years of editorial excellence, is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries.

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