Grindr Inc. announced on 2025‑10‑01 that John North will serve as its Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Vanna Krantz. The appointment is effective immediately and follows North’s departure from the role of CFO at several Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies, including Copart, Avis Budget Group, and Lithia & Driveway. North brings more than 20 years of experience in high‑growth public companies, holds a CPA and CFA charter, and has served on the boards of XPEL and Lazydays Holdings.
North’s background includes leading finance, treasury, tax, and investor relations functions for large consumer and automotive firms, positioning him to guide Grindr’s financial strategy as the company expands its AI‑native platform and diversifies revenue streams. His appointment signals a continued focus on disciplined capital allocation and shareholder value creation, aligning with Grindr’s recent $500 million share repurchase program and its ambition to scale its global user base of nearly 15 million average monthly active users.
The CFO transition is a significant corporate event that will impact Grindr’s financial reporting, budgeting, and strategic planning. With North’s experience in scaling public companies, investors expect enhanced financial oversight and potential improvements in profitability metrics as Grindr pursues new product launches and international expansion.
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