Angi Appoints Alex Tolston Chief Legal Officer, Succeeding Shannon Shaw

Angi appointed Alex Tolston chief legal officer, succeeding Shannon Shaw, effective immediately. Stock Titan reported the appointment on November 12, 2026. Tolston joins the executive leadership team, oversees legal and government affairs and reports to CEO Mike Steib.

Tolston's Role and TEGNA Background

Tolston most recently served as senior vice president and chief legal officer of TEGNA, a US-based media company. At TEGNA he helped lead its AI transformation and led the legal work on its March 2026 $6.2 billion sale to Nexstar Media Group. Before TEGNA, he was executive vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary at Hemisphere Media Group, a publicly traded US media company focused on Spanish-language streaming, broadcast television and cable networks. At Hemisphere he was part of its M&A strategy, joint ventures, key licensing partnerships and the company's 2022 sale. Earlier he practiced law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and was outside counsel to Hemisphere in its 2013 IPO.

Steib said: "Alex is a world class lawyer, leader, and business partner. His commitment to winning and ability to lead through change make him a perfect fit for our team." Tolston said: "Angi is at a pivotal point in its journey. We're expanding how we use AI and finding new ways to make it easier for homeowners to hire skilled pros, so more home projects get done well and more pros can grow their businesses."

Shaw will serve as advisor to the company until March to support a smooth transition. Steib said Shaw built and led the legal team at Angi, formerly Angie's List, through its IPO, acquisition by IAC and subsequent spinout. "She will be missed, and she has our deepest gratitude," he said.

Angi's AI Pivot and Leadership Turnover

Angi announced a strategic pivot to an AI-native business model in May 2026, accelerating development of a new technology platform to replace legacy systems and withdrawing revenue guidance, with the transition expected to take approximately one year, according to akta.pro company records. The same records show COO Bailey Carson resigned effective May 1, 2026, and CFO Julie Hoarau was appointed March 27, 2026. Angi reported full year 2025 revenue of $1.03 billion and Q1 2026 revenue of $238.2 million, down 3% year-over-year.

Earlier Angi AI and Partnership Moves

Angi announced in November 2026 that it is among the first home services marketplaces available through AI Mode in Google Search, expanding its AI presence beyond its Gemini and ChatGPT apps, Stock Titan reported. Paradigm Vendo partnered with Angi in November 2026 to give home improvement professionals access to digital sales and quoting tools via the Angi Pro Perks program, PR Newswire reported. In March 2026 Angi launched a ChatGPT app integration enabling homeowners to move from AI-assisted home improvement questions directly to contractor connection, according to akta.pro company records.