Ross Levinsohn

Ross Levinsohn is the CEO of The Arena Group and Sports Illustrated Media. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Univision Communications, Inc. and Tribune Media Company. Mr. Levinsohn has been a public company CEO and investor for twenty-six years in companies such as Yahoo!, Gartner, Ticketmaster Entertainment, Netflix, and The Huffington Post. He is an expert on media and technology issues, focusing on the intersection between media and sports content distribution through TV, mobile phones, and the Internet.

Career

Mr. Levinsohn is the founder and CEO of The Arena Group, a private investment company focused on media and technology companies supporting his global sports and media investments. In addition to being a partner at Oak Investment Partners, Mr. Levinsohn serves on the board of directors for Univision Communications.

Sports Illustrated CEO Levinsohn is well known for his input into a wide range of business ventures and his philanthropy, including his work with the United Way. Mr. Levinsohn began his investment career at Goldman Sachs. He joined the Company in 1982 after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania.

Growth and success of the Company

Sports Illustrated CEO Ross Levinsohn has had a proven track record of promoting and developing long-range strategies that combine the power of sports media to deliver brand and consumer-oriented spinoff products, such as consumer games, custom applications for mobile devices, and other emerging trends. He was responsible for constructing and growing multiple digital sports media businesses.

Levinsohn was a crucial player in the digital launch of SI TV, which became a true hub for its industry. He has also played an integral role in our Sports Illustrated brand’s recent expansion and worldwide digital platforms.

Ross Levinsohn has been able to capitalize on technological advances to follow the dynamic sports media industry domestically and globally. He has an unprecedented understanding of the latest digital trends, allowing him to anticipate future developments based on prior experiences.

Ross Levinsohn is the CEO of The Arena Group and Sports Illustrated Media. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Univision Communications, Inc. and Tribune Media Company. Mr. Levinsohn has been a public company CEO and investor for twenty-six years in companies such as Yahoo!, Gartner, Ticketmaster Entertainment, Netflix, and The Huffington Post.…