Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, just revealed that he had hired a new CEO to oversee the social media network that he purchased last year. This news sparked speculation about who the possible contender may be. According to the Wall Street Journal, Linda Yaccarino, the president of advertising at NBC Universal, is one of the potential candidates to be the next CEO of Twitter. Elon Musk tweeted about it and wrote,
“Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks! My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops.”
Excited to announce that I’ve hired a new CEO for X/Twitter. She will be starting in ~6 weeks!
My role will transition to being exec chair & CTO, overseeing product, software & sysops.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 11, 2023
Who Is Linda Yaccarino?
Linda Yaccarino is an American business leader who now serves as the Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal. She is in charge of all advertising sales and partnerships for NBCUniversal’s media properties, including NBC, Bravo, and Telemundo. Yaccarino has been with NBCUniversal since 2011 and has been vital in increasing the company’s development and revenue. Moreover, she had worked for Turner Broadcasting and Viacom before joining NBCUniversal. As a result, she holds a reputation as one of the most powerful executives in the media and advertising industries.
Linda attended studied Telecommunications at Penn State University. She is currently on the board at the School of Communications.
Linda Yaccarino Achievements
Linda Yaccarino has had a remarkable career in the media and advertising industries, with numerous notable accomplishments and accolades to her credit. Firstly, one of her most notable achievements was negotiating a $7.75 billion deal with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to secure NBCUniversal’s broadcast rights to the Olympic Games through 2032. It was viewed as a significant victory for NBCUniversal. Secondly, Yaccarino has also been recognized for her business skills and leadership. In 2017 and 2018, she was named to Forbes’ list of the world’s most powerful women, and in 2018 and 2019, Adweek named her one of the 30 most powerful women in advertising.
Overall, Linda Yaccarino is a highly respected and experienced executive in the media and advertising industries. Therefore, she has a proven track record of success. She also strongly desires to make a positive difference in her industry. Wishing her all the best.
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