Who is the Chairman, ESPN of The Walt Disney Company?
James Pitaro has been the Chairman, ESPN of The Walt Disney Company since February 2023 and reports to Josh D'Amaro. James Pitaro has been Chairman of ESPN since February 2023, with operational and financial responsibility for the network. James reached the role after 4 tracked posts, most recently ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks at The Walt Disney Company. James studied at Cornell University (BS, Economics); St. John's Law School (JD). James is one of 16 tracked leaders at the company.
James Pitaro profile
He was named ESPN President and Co-Chair of Disney Media Networks in March 2018. Before that he was Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. He joined Disney in 2010 from Yahoo, where he was Head of Media.
- Education
- Cornell University (BS, Economics); St. John's Law School (JD)
- Reports to
- Josh D'Amaro
- ••••@disney.com
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James Pitaro career history
- ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, The Walt Disney Company2018 - 2023
- Chairman, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, The Walt Disney Company2016 - 2018
- Co-President, Disney Interactive, The Walt Disney Company2010 - 2016
- Head of Media, Yahoo
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Other leaders at The Walt Disney Company
| Leader | Profile | |
|---|---|---|
JD Josh D'AmaroChief Executive Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| HJHugh JohnstonSenior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
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| TMThomas MazloumChairman, Disney Experiences | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| DODebra O'ConnellChairman, Disney Entertainment Television | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| AAAsad AyazChief Marketing and Brand Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| SCSonia ColemanSenior Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| HGHoracio GutierrezSenior Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| PRPaul RoederSenior Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
DL David L. BowdichExecutive Vice President and Chief Security Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| BSBenjamin SwinburneExecutive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| BWBrent WoodfordExecutive Vice President, Controllership, Financial Planning and Tax | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
| TATinisha AgramonteSenior Vice President and Chief Opportunity & Inclusion Officer | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
RA Robert A. IgerSenior Advisor | ••••@disney.com | Profile → |
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