LOS ANGELES—Ann Houlihan was named the new CEO of CNV.com Inc., parent company of SexToy.com. “Sex Toy Dave” Levine is stepping down after helming the company for the past 22 years.
“I am thrilled at the opportunity to carry on Dave's legacy and look forward to adding my own brand of leadership at CNV,” Houlihan said.
Additionally, Tom Mercer will become the CTO for the company.
Houlihan started with CNV seven years ago as a contract book keeper, became worked up to full time controller and then vice president of operations before assuming the CEO position.
“Ann has built strong relationships with our partners based on integrity and performance,” Levine said. “Ann has increased margins not just by cutting costs, but by improving the performance of teams and individuals.”
Prior to joining CNV, Ann was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Froley, Revy Investment Co., a large registered investment adviser. CNV owns SexToy.com, AdultShopping.com, and several other adult product channels.
Levine is leaving CNV to focus on new ventures in the online education space. One of his new businesses will launch in 2017 at TakeOverMyBrain.com.
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