Hahn Lee

Los Altos, CA, United States0

Strategic CFO | Corporate Development & M&A Leader | $1B+ in Capital Markets & M&A Transactions | Board Advisor

Strategic finance executive with public company CFO experience and a track record of executing over $1 billion in M&A, capital markets and strategic transactions, including a $230 million IPO and a $585 million company exit. My background spans investment banking, equity research, corporate finance and corporate development, giving me a rare, full-picture view of how capital allocation and M&A strategy actually drive enterprise value. Throughout my career I've built and led finance, strategy and corporate development functions at companies spanning high-growth technology, media and consumer platforms, including realtor.com (a division of News Corp), TV Guide (sold to CBS) and, most recently, NESN (part of Fenway Sports Group), where I'm deeply exploring how AI can yield measurable results across the business. I execute end to end, from strategy ideation through business development outreach, deal negotiation, close and post-merger integration. I regularly engage with boards and investors on strategy, capital allocation and long-term value creation, work I approach with the same rigor whether the audience is a public company board, a private equity sponsor or a management team. I'm energized by financial leadership roles where deal-making, capital markets and strategy drive real outcomes, whether as a CFO or in a Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Corporate Development or board capacity. Always glad to connect and share more about my background. Specialties: • Financial strategy and capital allocation • M&A and corporate development • Capital markets and IPO execution • Board governance and investor relations • FP&A and financial planning • Deal negotiation and post-merger integration • Risk management • Equity research and valuation • Strategic investments and venture investing • Organizational leadership and mentorship • Business development and partnerships

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Experience

Chief Corporate Development Officer

NESN

Jan 2025 — Present · Boston, MA

• Drive growth for New England Sports Network (NESN) and SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP). • Exploring AI use cases to help generate new revenue, reduce costs, and create operational efficiencies. • NESN: home of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins. • SNP: home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Penguins.

EVP Corporate Development and Strategy

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty

Aug 2022 — Dec 2024

• Successfully sold the company to Frontdoor (Nasdaq: FTDR) for $585 million. • Private equity (Genstar Capital) owned porfolio company. • Brought in as part of the new executive team to operate and sell the business. • Led strategic plan development and managed sale process.

CFO

Bright Lights Acquisition Corp.

Sep 2020 — Dec 2022

Bright Lights Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: BLTSU, BTLS, BTLSW) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The Company intends to focus on businesses in the consumer products and media, entertainment and sports sectors that can benefit from celebrity ownership and/or partnership. • Successfully raised $230 million in an IPO in January 2021.

LP Advisory Committee Observer - Fifth Wall Ventures

realtor.com

Jan 2015 — May 2020 · San Francisco Bay Area

• Led all M&A, investments, partnerships and corporate strategy. • Successfully executed M&A and strategic investments that advanced the company's strategy, diversified the business model and rationalized the product portfolio. • Executed business development and partnership deals that grew audience, accelerated revenue growth and reduced operating costs. • Total audience grew 45mm in FY15 to 80mm in FY20 (12% CAGR). M&A • Successfully acquired Opcity, an Austin-based digital real estate company for $210mm allowing realtor.com to provide a better consumer experience and diversify its business model. • Portfolio rationalization through divestitures - sold senior housing search business to Caring.com, sold TigerLead software business to Commissions, Inc. • Product experience enhancements through acquisition - acquired Remodelista (home inspiration blog) and Reesio (transaction management software platform). Business Development • Led cross-functional teams to create strategic and operational plans to grow revenue in new verticals - e.g., new construction, home sellers. • Negotiated and executed product-enhancing partnership deals with Yelp! (map amenities), Apartments.com (rentals), A Place for Mom (senior housing), crime data. • Secured video content to launch realtor.com's video portal. • Executed deal with Matterport to present 3D virtual tours. • Secured listings and editorial syndication partnerships to increase audience and leads. Strategy • Led annual strategic planning cycle. • Maintained a holistic view of the competitive landscape and advised the executive team of any necessary offensive / defensive actions to be taken. • Conducted deep dive analyses to uncover new businesses to enter and mapped out entry approaches (e.g., mortgage). Career Progression • EVP (2018-2020) • SVP (2015-2018) (About Realtor.com -- Realtor.com is a News Corp company. News Corp acquired Move, realtor.com's parent company, for roughly $1 billion in 2014.)