Eric Eichmann Praised For His
Work
BERLIN, Dec. 1, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV), a leading social
dating platform for meaningful relationships, announced the
appointment of current Board of Directors Vice Chair Chelsea A. Grayson as interim Chief Executive
Officer, effective today.
"Chelsea's rare mix of executive leadership, consumer brand,
operational knowhow, and deep familiarity with the company and our
products makes her the ideal leader to take Spark Networks forward
at this time," Board Chair Colleen Birdnow
Brown said.
Eric Eichmann has stepped down to
spend more time with family and explore future opportunities. Ms.
Brown commended Mr. Eichmann for his work, "We are especially
appreciative of Eric's successful leadership and contributions
through a difficult period for the company over the last three
years and thank him for all of his work on the ongoing strategic
alternatives review."
Ms. Grayson, who will be Spark Networks' first woman CEO, said,
"The exceptional array of our brands, along with our diverse global
user base, combine to position the company to seize an ever-greater
share of the social dating platform industry and facilitate truly
important relationships for our consumers."
The former CEO of True Religion, a designer jeans and clothing
company, as well as clothing company American Apparel, Ms. Grayson
has a multi-decade career as a board member for a range of
technology, consumer-facing, and wellness companies, a law firm
partner, and an in-house general counsel.
"I'm thrilled to work with our team as the interim CEO to unlock
the full potential of all of our assets," Ms. Grayson said,
"including by using capital more beneficially across marketing
channels and by driving internal operational improvements."
About Spark Networks SE
Spark Networks SE (NASDAQ: LOV) is a leading social dating
platform for meaningful relationships focusing on the 40+
demographic and faith-based affiliations. Spark's portfolio of
premium and freemium dating apps include Zoosk, EliteSingles,
SilverSingles, Christian Mingle,
Jdate, and JSwipe, among others. Spark is headquartered in
Berlin, Germany, with offices in
New York and Utah.
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