In this role, Rao will oversee technology strategy and digital product development McLean, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today announced that Kurt Rao has been named executive vice president and chief technology and digital products officer. In this newly created role, Rao will lead the end-to-end strategy and execution for TEGNA’s digital products and technology platforms, uniting product management, technology, engineering and operations to deliver local news and information across broadcast, streaming, mobile, and digital platforms.