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About Renewd

Renewd is an open, free community dedicated to helping specialized subscription, membership, and event professionals succeed.

Operated on a not-for-profit basis, Renewd is run by members, for members, with a shared mission of fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation.

 

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Why we’re called Renewd - our name reflects our core values and purpose:


1. A Focus on Renewable Business Models

We bring together professionals working in subscriptions, memberships, and events—industries built on sustainable, renewable revenue streams.

2. Born from a Need for Renewal

Founded during the 2020 pandemic, Renewd serves as a source of fresh ideas and inspiration, helping members adapt, grow, and thrive in changing times.

3. A New Approach to Community

At a time when traditional industry associations struggle to retain members, we offer a renewed model: an open, inclusive community where much of the programming is free and accessible to all.

Who We Are Today

Since our founding, we’ve grown to:

  1. Over 3,000 free members across North America and the United Kingdom.

  2. 65+ premium member companies.

Our Premium Leader Membership is designed for media companies generating revenue from subscriptions, memberships, and events. Our Premium Partner Membership is tailored for suppliers, vendors, and consultants supporting these businesses.

Introducing Renewd Europe

Renewd Europe is a regional branch of Renewd.net, created to connect leaders from specialized B2B information businesses across the UK and Europe.

The primary focus of Renewd Europe is hosting a series of in-person events in central London, offering:

  • Peer-to-Peer Learning: Share experiences and gain actionable insights.

  • Networking Opportunities: Build valuable relationships with fellow leaders in your region.

These events empower members to exchange ideas and knowledge, helping them run even better businesses.

Executive Committee

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  • Stephanie Williford

    Co-Chair, Renewd
    Stephanie is the CEO of EB Medicine, a world leader in evidence-based continuous education resources for physicians. She is the chief strategic planner for the company and has pioneered numerous innov ...
  • Ed Coburn

    Co-Chair, Renewd
    Ed is CEO of investment advisory publisher Cabot Wealth Network and Executive Director of the Financial Freedom Federation which publishes Financial Freedom magazine. He has spent half his career in B ...
  • Lindsay Lee

    Executive Director, Renewd North America
    Lindsay L. is the Executive Director at Renewd, where she leads a dynamic professional community dedicated to fostering growth and success. With a background in operations and leadership, she previous ...
  • Robin Crumby

    Director & Chair, Renewd Europe
    Robin is a serial entrepreneur with hands-on experience in starting, managing and advising high-growth subscription-based businesses via non-Exec Board roles, advisory positions or investment. Based i ...
  • Helen Coetzee

    Director, Renewd Europe
    Helen is founder and CEO of MPG, a marketing consultancy and agency serving specialised B2B media and events businesses. Helen’s focus is on growth strategy, particularly analytical, digital and tech ...
  • Julian Rose

    Director, Renewd Europe
    Julian is a founder of two specialist media businesses in the field of environment and sustainability - Chemical Watch and Environment Analyst - and he also works as a business advisor and investor in ...
  • Sue Stevens

    Executive Director, Renewd Europe
    Sue’s varied experience includes a senior, global marketing role in a large commercial B2B media/events business, marketing consultancy for some small founder-led businesses, and senior administrative ...
  • David Foster

    Chairman, Business Valuation Resources
    David is the CEO of Business Valuation Resources, the leading data, training and research provider for the global business valuation profession. Much of BVR’s growth results from responses to the revo ...
  • Dan Fink

    U.S. Managing Director, FT Specialist
    Dan Fink is the U.S. Managing Director of FT Specialist, the Financial Times’ specialized publishing division. With the help of over 150 staff and operations on three continents, Dan oversees the subs ...
  • Dan Oswald

    CEO, Simplify Compliance
    Dan Oswald is CEO of Simplify Compliance, a diversified training and information company that offers its customers innovative solutions, authoritative content, and practical, easy-to-use software tool ...

North America Advisory Board

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  • Diane Schwartz

    CEO of Ragan Communications
    Diane Schwartz is the Chief Executive Officer of Ragan Communications, a leading media company that serves communicators worldwide with education, networking and unparalleled event experiences. Brands ...
  • Angela Kornegor

    CEO, MedLearn Media, Inc.
    Angela is a transformative healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth and operational excellence. As the CEO of MedLearn Media for the past two years, Angela has or ...
  • Brittany Carter

    President and CEO, Columbia Books & Information Services
  • Tish Drake

    Senior Vice President, MDM Product Portfolio Management
    Tish Drake is a successful B2B media executive and business visionary, bringing over 25 years of experience in the media world. As the industries she’s served have transformed, she has repeatedly buil ...
  • Bev Ouannass

    AVP, Sales and Marketing, The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
    As AVP of Sales & Marketing, I bring many decades of leadership experience in the scholarly publishing industry—where strategic vision meets relationship-driven execution. I specialize in driving ...

Renewd Europe Advisory Board

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  • Carola York

    Managing Director, Europe, FT Specialist
    Carola York is the Managing Director, Europe at FT Specialist, overseeing strategy and commercial growth for a portfolio of leading niche professional brands, including The Banker, Investors’ Chronicl ...
  • Ince Saleem

    CRO, Global Fund Media
    Ince Saleem is the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Global Fund Media, leading revenue strategy and business development. Previously, he was Global Commercial Director at Infopro Digital and CEO of Thou ...
  • Serena McMahon

    Chief Commercial Officer, Haymarket Media Group
    Serena McMahon is the Chief Commercial Officer at Haymarket Business Media, where she develops and executes commercial strategies across 13 markets, overseeing brands such as Campaign, PRWeek, Third S ...
  • John Owen Waller

    MD & Founder, Structured Credit Investor
    John Owen Waller is the Managing Director and Founder of Structured Credit Investor (SCI), a leading publication covering the structured finance market. With deep expertise in credit markets, John has ...
  • Victoria Rennie

    Chief Executive Officer, Media Division, GlobalData Plc
    Victoria Rennie is the Chief Executive Officer of the Media Division at GlobalData Plc, where she leads business transformation and growth strategies across the company's media brands. With over 25 ye ...

Committees

PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE

🔹Ed Coburn (Chair)

🔹Guy Clayton

🔹David Foster

🔹John Hitchcock

🔹Stephanie Williford

🔹Bev Ouannass

2025 SUMMIT COMMITTEE

🔹Elizabeth Petersen (Co-Chair)

🔹Stacey Bailey (Co- Chair)

🔹David Foster 

🔹Dan Fink

🔹Stephanie Williford

🔹Rafael Cardoso

🔹Tara Taffera

🔹Duane Stanford

🔹Phyllis Abkin

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Whether you’re a subscription-based business leader, a membership innovator, or an event professional, Renewd provides the connections, programs, and resources to support your growth.

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