Etienne Uzac

Etienne Uzac, a distinguished media entrepreneur, possesses a wealth of experience in both print and digital media, coupled with exceptional skills in global business management. His captivating journey commenced when he traveled from his birthplace in Santiago, Chile, to South Africa and France. In France, he pursued his high school education at Lycée Stanislas Paris before enrolling in college at The London School of Economics and Political Science. Following his educational pursuits, Etienne made a transformative move to the bustling metropolis of New York City. There, he played an instrumental role as a member of the founding team of International Business Times (IBT), a digital media company incorporated in New York in 2006. IBT swiftly established itself as a leading all-digital business news coverage provider, catering to diverse countries. Over time, the company rebranded as IBT Media and expanded its repertoire by introducing additional brands such as Medical Daily, Latin Times, and Player. One, and Fashion Times. Etienne's profound impact on the industry reached new heights in 2013 when he led the successful acquisition of Newsweek Magazine by IBT. During this transformative phase, Etienne and the dedicated IBT team invested significantly in Newsweek's development and growth. They assembled a high-performing executive team that revitalized the publication and steered it toward long-term success. Under their visionary leadership, Newsweek transitioned from an e-magazine to a fully-fledged news website, returning to its original domain, newsweek.com, and reinstating the print edition. The captivating editorial content of Newsweek gained widespread attention, propelling the publication to profitability by the end of 2014. The growth trajectory of IBT was equally impressive, largely attributed to its innovative proprietary technologies, which granted the company a competitive advantage in digital publishing.