James Pitaro named as new ESPN president

ESPN has named James Pitaro, formerly chairman of Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media, as its new president and co-chair of Disney Media Networks with immediate effect.
Pitaro will have little time to settle into his new role with the launch of ESPN+, its in-house subscription streaming service, demanding immediate attention ahead of its looming launch this spring. A key component of the ESPN app it will collate all ESPN’s digital offerings such as news, scores and highlights.
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