Athan Stephanopoulos

Athan Stephanopoulos is an experienced media executive and digital entrepreneur who currently serves as an Advisor at OpenWeb.1 He recently stepped down from his role as Chief Digital Officer at CNN Worldwide, a position he held from October 2022 to January 2024.23

Prior to his time at CNN, Stephanopoulos was the president of NowThis for over eight years, where he led the brand to become one of the largest and fastest-growing digital news outlets for Gen Z and Millennial audiences.3 He also founded Cliptamatic, a social video distribution platform that was acquired by NowThis in 2014.3

Stephanopoulos has a strong background in digital media and technology. He is known for his expertise in digital journalism, leadership, and business acumen.3 His experience spans across various aspects of digital media, including editorial, product, technology, and business operations.3

In his current advisory role at OpenWeb, Stephanopoulos is likely contributing his extensive knowledge of digital media and audience engagement to help the company in its mission to improve online conversations.14