George Bodenheimer was the Executive Chairman of ESPN, Inc. until his retirement in 2014. He provided strategic direction for ESPN, Inc.’s global business and chaired ESPN, Inc.’s Board of Directors.
As the company’s longest-tenured President (1998-2012), he led an unprecedented period of global growth. He oversaw all multimedia sports assets of The Walt Disney Company from 2003 until 2011, and he was Co-Chairman for Disney Media Networks from 2004 until 2011. Bodenheimer’s sharp focus on creativity and cutting-edge innovation created enhanced value for sports fans and ESPN, Inc.’s business partners.