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Linda Yaccarino

Linda Yaccarino

Linda Yaccarino

CEO

X

Speaking at

Thursday 20 June, 15:00 - 15:30

Creators Unplugged: the Boundaries of Freedom and Responsibility

Biography

Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, brings over 30 years of marketing, operations, and content distribution expertise. A skilled connector, collaborator, and counsellor, she is also a dedicated change agent and unifier.

Before X, Yaccarino was Chairman, of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal, generating over $100 billion in sales and launching Peacock. Previously, she was EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Advertising Sales at Turner.

Throughout her career, she has been honoured on multiple lists, including Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" and Adweek's "Top 100 Executives." She is the chairman of the CEOC and a Penn State University's Dean's Advancement Council member.