Jimmy Pitaro

Jimmy Pitaro

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Jimmy Pitaro is the Chairman of ESPN and Sports Content, overseeing the company's extensive portfolio of sports programming. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Pitaro has been instrumental in shaping ESPN's strategy and growth, leading efforts to enhance its digital and broadcasting platforms.

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Jimmy Pitaro is the Chairman of ESPN and was considered for the CEO position at Disney.

טלטלה נוספת בדיסני: המנכ"ל האגדי של החברה פורש
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-02-03
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Jimmy Pitaro is the Chairman of ESPN who commented on the new agreement.

Disney content will return to YouTube TV under a new deal
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-15
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Jimmy Pitaro, chairman of ESPN, stated that the deal creates a premier destination for football fans.

NFL to take 10% stake in ESPN in new media rights deal
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-06
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ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro told reporters that ESPN is 'not a political organization'.

At ESPN, Only Liberals Are Allowed To Talk Politics | Bobby Burack
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-08
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ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro made it very clear that they are taking the matter very seriously regarding Shannon Sharpe.

Shannon Sharpe Stepping Away From ESPN Following Rape Lawsuit
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-25
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Jimmy Pitaro is the ESPN Chairman who is taking the matter regarding Sharpe very seriously.

Shannon Sharpe's Future At ESPN In Question, Following Rape Allegations And Bizarre Text Leak
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-24
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Smith said after speaking with ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, Pitaro 'made it very very clear we are taking this matter very seriously.'

Stephen A. Smith breaks silence on Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault allegations
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-23
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