Shane Coppola was appointed to Global Traffic Network's Board of Directors in June of 2006, and also serves on the audit and compensation committees. He recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Westwood One, Inc., from May 2003 until December 2005, as a director from October 2003 until December 2005, and as Executive Vice President from 1999 to 2002. Mr. Coppola was Executive Vice President and director of Metro Networks, Inc. from 1992 to 1999, and was instrumental in the sale of Metro Networks, Inc., to Westwood One, Inc., in 1999. Prior to becoming President and CEO of Westwood One, Inc., Mr. Coppola was founder and Managing Partner of Columbus Capital Partners, LLC. Mr. Coppola is also the Managing Member of American Skating Centers, LLC, which owns and operates ice skating facilities. He is a graduate of the University of Rochester, and holds an MBA from the Simon School of Business. Mr. Coppola began his career as an Associate of the Media Finance Group at The Toronto Dominion Bank. |