Lee Enterprises, Incorporated announced that Dr. Shaun McAlmont has been elected to the Company's Board, effective immediately. Dr. McAlmont is a seasoned executive with deep experience overseeing successful digital transformations, change management and strategic partnerships. McAlmont is President and CEO of NINJIO, LLC.

Previously, McAlmont was President of Career Learning at Stride Inc. With the addition of Dr. McAlmont, Lee's Board will be comprised of nine directors, seven of whom are independent. The Lee Board has been substantially refreshed over the last three years, with the addition of four independent directors since 2019. Dr. McAlmont will serve with the class of directors whose terms expire at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.