Reddit names Paul Cappuccio as Chief Legal Officer, replacing Benjamin Lee

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    "url": "https://eciks.org/21109-reddit-clo-paul-cappuccio-benjamin-lee",
    "title": "Reddit names Paul Cappuccio as Chief Legal Officer, replacing Benjamin Lee - eciks.org",
    "contact": "Paul Cappuccio",
    "excerpt": "Reddit has appointed Paul Cappuccio as Chief Legal Officer , effective mid-September, replacing Benjamin Lee who is stepping down on September 14, 2026, after serving in the role since 2019. The announcement came on August 12, according to Reddit’s official statement. Cappuccio will report directly to Steve Huffman, Reddit’s founder and CEO, and bring extensive experience navigating complex legal landscapes at major media companies. Cappuccio spent nearly two decades as general counsel first at AOL and then at Time Warner, where he managed worldwide legal functions at one of the world’s largest media companies. He has also served on the boards of public companies including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Central European Media Enterprises, and practiced as a partner at law firms Kirkland & Ellis and Torridon Law. Benjamin Lee’s departure marks the end of a significant tenure during a transformative period for Reddit. Lee guided the company through its 2024 initial public offering and created Reddit’s Public Content Policy, which established the framework for protecting user data and responsibly licensing content from the platform. During his seven years as CLO, Lee navigated the platform’s expansion and the evolving regulatory environment around social media. Cappuccio’s appointment reflects Reddit’s effort to strengthen its legal leadership as the company faces mounting regulatory...",
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