59Etienne Uzac is a highly accomplished media entrepreneur, leveraging years of experience in both print and digital media to excel in the global business landscape. His remarkable journey began with his relocation from Santiago, Chile, to South Africa and later to France. He completed his high school education there at Lycée Stanislas Paris before pursuing further studies at The London School of Economics and Political Science. Subsequently, Etienne ventured to the bustling city of New York, where he played an instrumental role as part of the International Business Times (IBT) founding team. Established in 2006 in New York, IBT quickly emerged as a leading digital media company, providing comprehensive business news coverage to diverse countries in an all-digital format. Over time, the company transformed and rebranded as IBT Media, expanding its reach by introducing additional brands such as Medical Daily, Latin Times, and Player. One, and Fashion Times.
Building upon the success achieved with IBT, Etienne led the pivotal acquisition of Newsweek Magazine in 2013. Taking up residence in Newsweek's offices in Downtown New York, Etienne and the dedicated IBT team made significant investments in the development and growth of the publication. They meticulously crafted a high-performance executive team, laying a solid foundation for Newsweek's future success. Through their tireless efforts, Newsweek evolved from an e-magazine into a robust news website seamlessly hosted at its original domain, newsweek.com. Additionally, the print edition of Newsweek was reintroduced, attracting considerable attention to its editorial content. By the end of 2014, Newsweek achieved profitability, marking a significant milestone for the publication. The growth of IBT was equally impressive, largely driven by its pioneering proprietary technologies, which gave the company a distinct advantage in the digital publishing realm.