DAVENPORT, Iowa, June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nathan Bekke, Operating Vice President and Vice President of Audience Strategy, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NASDAQ:LEE). Kevin Mowbray, Lee’s President and Chief Executive Officer, said “Nathan has played an integral role in Lee’s transformation and has been a key leader in driving revenue and greatly increasing our digital audience that’s led to industry leading digital-only audience growth. I join Lee’s Board of Directors in congratulating Nathan on this well-deserved recognition.”“I’m truly honored to step into this role,” Bekke said. The opportunities ahead are exciting, and I look forward to building on our strong foundation.”Bekke, was appointed Vice President in January 2015. He was named Operating Vice President and Vice President of Audience Strategy in 2020.