Grindr Appoints John North as New Chief Financial Officer

Dating-platform operator Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND) has named experienced executive John North as its Chief Financial Officer, with the appointment taking effect immediately. North succeeds Vanna Krantz, who had previously announced her intention to step down.

In his new capacity, North will head up Grindr’s finance functions – including accounting, treasury, tax, financial planning and analysis, and investor relations – and will collaborate closely with the executive leadership team to drive strategy and support the company’s growth trajectory.

North brings over two decades of experience at the intersection of fast-growing public companies and operational leadership. His prior roles include Chief Financial Officer positions at Copart, Avis Budget Group, and Lithia & Driveway, as well as serving as Chief Executive Officer at Lazydays Holdings. He is also a board member of XPEL, where he chairs the Compensation Committee and serves on the Audit Committee.

Grindr’s CEO George Arison praised the new appointment, stating: “His extensive background in driving growth and profitability at public companies … make him an ideal fit. I look forward to working closely with John as we leverage his significant experience to accelerate Grindr’s expansion and continue to drive value for shareholders.” North, in turn, said: “I am thrilled to be joining Grindr … I have long admired George’s leadership, and am catalyzed to work with him … as we execute his ambitious plans to create amazing new experiences in relationships, social networking and beyond.”