# Authentic Brands Group Hires Lark-Marie Antón

> Authentic Brands Group appoints Lark-Marie Antón as chief communications officer ahead of 2027 IPO.
- Title: Authentic Brands Group Hires Lark-Marie Antón · Adweek
- Summary: Authentic Brands Group appoints Lark-Marie Antón as chief communications officer ahead of 2027 IPO. Authentic Brands Group hired Lark-Marie Antón as chief…
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- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/media/authentic-brands-group-usa-today-lark-anton-chief-communications-officer
- Author: Mark Stenberg
- Published: 2026-10-12T13:50:07+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: authentic brands group, lark-marie antón, usa today co, chief communications officer, 2027, ipo, rebrand
## Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group hired Lark-Marie Antón as chief communications officer.
## Newly Created Role
The role is a newly created position ahead of its 2027 IPO.
## Lark-Marie Antón's Background
Antón previously led enterprise communications at USA Today Co for over five years.
## ABG's Media Growth
Media and entertainment now make up 20% of ABG's business growing at double-digit rates.
## IPO Preparation
ABG needs a communications chief who understands its expanding media and entertainment portfolio.
## Key takeaway

Authentic Brands Group hired Lark-Marie Antón as chief communications officer to lead global communications and brand strategy ahead of its 2027 IPO.