Friday, 23 May, 2025

YouTube Appoints Former Disney Executive Justin Connolly as Global Head of Media and Sports

YouTube has appointed Justin Connolly, a former Walt Disney executive with over two decades of experience, as its global head of media and sports. Connolly will oversee YouTube's relationships with major media companies and manage its expanding live sports portfolio, including a $14 billion NFL streaming deal. His hiring aligns with YouTube's strategic push into live sports and traditional media, competing with platforms like Netflix and Amazon.