Vice Chairman, Media, Daily Mail General Trust (DMGT)
Rich Caccappolo is Vice Chairman, Media of DMGT, the global publisher behind the Daily Mail, MailOnline and Metro, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives that are shaping the future of news publishing. A recognized leader and active voice for digital media, Rich has spent over a decade helping transform DMGT from a traditional news organization into a cutting-edge, high-performing global brand. In his current role, he provides strategic leadership across the company’s portfolio, guiding long-term growth and sustainability as the media landscape continues to evolve.
Previously, Rich served as CEO of DMG Media and COO of MailOnline, where he was instrumental in building MailOnline into the world’s largest English-language news site. Under his leadership, the company achieved significant advances in digital monetization, operational efficiency, revenue diversification and global audience expansion.
Rich's career spans media, technology, and public policy. Prior to joining DMG, he has held senior executive roles at iVillage, eMusic and Creative Commerce and LLC, and served as a technology and media advisor to U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey during his 2012 campaign for US Senate.
He holds a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University and an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business.