Lindsey Turrentine

Vice President and Editor-in-Chief, CNET

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Lindsey Turrentine is Vice President and Editor in Chief of CNET.com, the world's #1 global tech news and reviews brand. A veteran journalist and media executive, Ms. Turrentine is responsible for directing CNET's industry-leading reviews, overseeing the growth of video across platforms, and setting strategy for content that guides consumer purchase decisions. Her team of 100+ editors, writers, and producers worldwide cements CNET's role as the world's most-respected and influential consumer tech brand. Under her leadership, CNET significantly increased its automotive tech coverage and expanded into the smart-home arena with the launch of CNET Appliances in 2013. She spearheaded the launch of CNET How To, a property that has double its traffic each year since inception. Under her guidance, CNET Reviews saw a 10% increase in unique visitors last year alone.

In addition to expanding car tech and introducing CNET Appliances, Ms. Turrentine oversaw the introduction of CNET en Espanol, the most comprehensive and popular tech news and reviews resource for Spanish speakers in the United States. She also co-edited and launched the high-visibility CNET Magazine, CNET's premiere quarterly consumer-focused print publication. Ms. Turrentine earned a Bachelor's degree in English and American Language and Literature from Harvard University.