Ed Busby is a seasoned business strategist with a diverse background in media, mobile commerce, digital marketing, and payments. He holds an MBA in Finance and Economics from Columbia Business School, along with a BA in Latin American Studies and a BBA in International Business from The George Washington University. With over 12 years of experience in the Media Practice at The Boston Consulting Group, Ed has a proven track record in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, local marketing, and mobile marketing. He currently serves as SVP Strategy at TEGNA, where he leads internal growth and innovation initiatives, identifies new businesses and incubates start-ups. Previously, Ed held executive roles at Softcard Mobile Wallet and Hudson Mobile Advisory. Throughout his career, he has honed his skills in strategic thinking, business development, and team leadership.