Tegna Inc. CEO Patrick Paolini today appointed Kurt Rao executive vice president and chief technology and digital products officer. In the newly created role, Rao will lead strategy and execution for Tegna’s digital products and technology platforms, bringing together product management, engineering, technology and operations to deliver local news across broadcast, streaming, mobile and other digital platforms, the company said. Paolini said the move is meant to help Tegna adapt to shifting audience behavior and accelerate product development. “Uniting our technology, digital, and product organizations creates a stronger, more agile Tegna — one that can move faster, serve consumers more effectively, …