Kevin Ni

Director of Finance - Corporate Development at Hearst

Kevin Ni is currently the Director of Financial Analysis at Hearst, a position he has held since December 2015. In this role, he collaborates closely with the Vice President of Finance and M&A to evaluate potential investment and acquisition opportunities across various divisions of Hearst, including Entertainment & Syndication, Magazines, Newspapers, Broadcast Television, and Business Media. His responsibilities include analyzing both majority and minority investments in companies such as MedHOK, Litton, and iFlix.1 2

Professional Background

Before joining Hearst, Kevin Ni gained significant experience in finance and investment banking. His previous roles include:

Manager of Finance at Telx (August 2014 - November 2015): He managed financial reporting and analysis for the board of directors and played a key role in the $1.89 billion acquisition of Telx by Digital Realty Trust.
Manager of Financial Analysis & Corporate Development at Take-Two Interactive Software (May 2012 - August 2014): He supported business planning and forecasting for major game titles and was involved in significant transactions like the Series C investment in Twitch.
Senior Analyst at Insight Communications (August 2010 - May 2012): He developed long-range financial plans and supported a $3 billion acquisition by Time Warner Cable.
Investment Banking Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (2008 - August 2010): He worked on restructuring, capital raising, and M&A scenarios for various technology and media companies.1 2

Education

Kevin Ni holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Biology from Oberlin College, where he studied from 2004 to 2008.1

Skills and Certifications

He is fluent in both English and Chinese and has completed the Hearst Leadership Development Program through Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning in September 2021.1

Kevin's extensive experience in financial analysis, investment banking, and corporate development positions him as a key player in Hearst's financial strategy and operations.