Tony Hunter, Angel Investor

Tony Hunter is Chairman and CEO of McClatchy Media, a diversified enterprise reaching 60 million monthly visitors and operating a retail distribution network across North America. Under his leadership, McClatchy has evolved into a media and business services company anchored by trusted journalism and lifestyle brands, alongside divisions like the McClatchy Retail Network and Trend Hunter. He brings decades of transformational leadership in the media industry, having previously served as Publisher of the Chicago Tribune and CEO of Tribune Publishing. During his tenure, he guided the company through bankruptcy and repositioned it for long-term competitiveness with investments in digital products and strategic partnerships. As an angel investor, Tony has backed ventures in media and consumer platforms. His recent investments in RYE and Glocally highlight his interest in companies innovating at the intersection of content, distribution, and community engagement.