Paul Smurl

Before joining PCH, Paul was the President & Chief Operating Officer at Some Spider, Inc. (holding co.) — a profitable, digital-first media and entertainment start-up that he’s built from the ground up alongside the company’s founder. Paul also spent 10+ years at the New York Times, where he rose through the ranks – ultimately leading the company’s entire portfolio of digital properties, mobile apps, video content and new products.

He also launched and managed their highly successful digital subscription business. Before joining the NYT, Paul worked in management consulting at Mitchell Madison Group and KPMG Consulting, and as an attorney at the prestigious Shearman & Sterling law firm.

Paul has his MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University and his JD from Columbia University School of Law. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University.