On May 3, 2019, TheMaven, Inc. announced the appointment of Douglas Smith as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. The Company also announced that Martin Heimbigner, the Company's previous Chief Financial Officer has been appointed Executive Vice President of Finance. Before joining the Company, Mr. Smith was Chief Financial Officer of Ashworth College from March 2016 to April 2019.

From May 2015 to March 2016, Mr. Smith was Chief Financial Officer of Scout Media. Mr. Smith also served as Chief Financial Officer of GLM Shows from November 2011 to May 2014, Education Dynamics from July 2009 to November 2011, Datran Media from June 2005 to December 2008 and Peppers & Rogers Group from October 2000 to May 2005. He also served as Senior Vice-President and Treasurer of Primedia from May 1993 to October 2000.