Ross Levinsohn, CEO of The Arena Group and Sports Illustrated CEO
Ross Levinsohn is the CEO of The Arena Group and Sports, a company focused on growing sports-related businesses through strategic partnerships, investments, and innovative marketing. At The Arena Group and Sports, Ross brings decades of experience in media, entertainment, technology and venture capital to his leadership role. He was previously Executive Vice President at Yahoo, Chief Operating Officer at Guggenheim Digital Media and the President of Fox Interactive Media.
Ross was responsible for growing its global media business, launching several successful new initiatives, including Yahoo! News and the introduction of Paid Search. He also oversaw the company’s strategic investments in various media companies, from AOL to Hulu.
At Guggenheim Digital, Ross was responsible for expanding its digital portfolio, including its sports properties, such as Bleacher Report and FanDuel. He also worked on developing long-term partnerships with ESPN and Turner Sports to help further grow these properties.
Ross has a long history with sports, having served as President of Fox Sports Interactive, running various initiatives at Fox Sports, and working as Sports Illustrated CEO. His experience with the business side of sports has been invaluable to the Arena Group and Sports’ progress.
With his broad knowledge and experience in media, venture capital, entertainment, and technology, Ross is uniquely positioned to help grow The Arena Group and Sports’ sports-related businesses. He has a strong vision for the company’s future and seeks to invest in projects poised to drive fan engagement and revenue growth. His passion for sports and his business expertise will continue to guide The Arena Group and Sports forward as it strives to become an industry leader. Ross is excited to continue his journey with The Arena Group and Sports as they work to create innovative solutions and experiences for their partners and customers.