LendingTree CEO Doug Lebda, also the company’s founder and board chair, died in an all-terrain vehicle accident on Oct. 12, the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company announced in a statement on Oct. 13.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Doug,” LendingTree’s board wrote in the statement.
“Doug was a visionary leader whose relentless drive, innovation and passion transformed the financial services landscape, touching the lives of millions of consumers. Doug dedicated himself to building a company rooted in consumer empowerment, championing a mission to simplify financial decisions and fostering economic opportunity for all.”
LendingTree’s board announced that Scott Peyree, president and chief operating officer, had assumed the role of CEO, while Steve Ozonian, lead independent director, was appointed as chairman of the board. Ozonian joined the LendingTree’s board as lead director in 2008….