Valentina Zarya

Valentina Zarya is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Director of Corporate Development at The New York Times since February 2023, focusing on growth through external opportunities. Prior experience includes a role as VP of Portfolio Management and Investments at Axel Springer SE, where Valentina sourced and diligenced potential acquisitions, notably for Politico and Morning Brew. Valentina's background also includes significant editorial work as Associate Editor for Fortune Magazine's Most Powerful Women, strategic consulting roles at Prophet, and early career positions in journalism and political risk analysis. Valentina holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Economics and Creative Writing from The Wharton School.