Sinclair Ventures Appoints Craig Blank as Principal, Bringing More Than 20 Years of Strategic Investment Leadership

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair Ventures, a division of Sinclair, Inc., today announced the appointment of Craig Blank as Principal. In this newly created role, Blank will oversee Sinclair Ventures’ minority-owned investment portfolio, helping to shape the long-term investment strategy and drive growth across various asset classes, as well as sourcing majority-owned investments.

Sinclair Ventures is comprised of the company’s minority-owned investment portfolio, The Tennis Channel and related assets, the Digital Remedy ad tech unit, and Dielectric (antenna) business.

“With more than two decades of experience in private equity, portfolio management, and strategic investment execution, Craig brings invaluable expertise to Sinclair Ventures. His proven ability to identify targeted industries, execute complex investment transactions, oversee portfolio company performance, and cultivate strategic partnerships makes him an outstanding addition to our leadership team. Craig’s track record of delivering results and building enduring value aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and long-term value creation for our Ventures portfolio,” said Chris Ripley, President & CEO, Sinclair, Inc.

Prior to joining Sinclair Ventures, Blank served as Managing Director at Woodland Management and Partners Edge Fund in Pittsburgh, PA, where he spent the last 20 years leading private investments with a focus on middle market private equity transactions. Throughout his career, he has specialized in delivering comprehensive investment portfolio management solutions, including strategic asset allocation, investment oversight, and financial reporting. Blank’s expertise spans sourcing and conducting due diligence across private equity, private credit, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, and public markets.

“I’m honored to join Sinclair Ventures and contribute to the firm’s continued growth,” said Blank. “My focus has always been on sourcing strong investment opportunities while building efficient, technology-driven operations, and I look forward to applying that experience here. The chance to collaborate with a talented team that shares a commitment to excellence and innovation is what makes this opportunity especially exciting.”

Blank holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and a BSBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

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