Mike McQuade, EVP, Sports Production
Mike will have four direct reports: SVP Mark Gross (Event and Studio for NFL, MNF & Super Bowl, CFB, CFP, UFL, UFC, Boxing and Golf), a to be determined SVP (Event and Studio for NBA, WNBA, NHL, College Ice Hockey and Tennis), SVP Meg Aronowitz (Event and Studio for MLB, ACC, SEC, NCAA Women’s and Men’s Basketball, School Control Rooms, College Baseball, Pro and College Softball, Girls and Boys Little League World Series), and VP Kate Jackson(Wrestling, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Field Hockey, College and Pro Lacrosse, Special Olympics, F1 and special event productions such as the ESPYS).
- Reporting to Mark Gross: VP Steve Ackels (MNF), VP Seth Markman(NFL and CFB studio shows), and a new VP Sports Production role for the Super Bowl will be posted. As you know, with our most recent NFL agreement, ABC/ESPN joined the Super Bowl rotation, with this outstanding opportunity beginning with the 2026 season, on Feb. 14, 2027. This new VP position will enable us to fully focus our resources and efforts on creating another defining moment for this company with our Super Bowl. In addition, VP Amanda Gifford (CFB, CFP, UFL), VP Shawn Murphy(CFB, CFB Spring Games, Boxing), and VP Glenn Jacobs (UFC) will report to Mark. While Golf will move to Mark Gross, Mike McQuade will continue to cover until a plan is in place.
- Until the new SVP is determined, the following colleagues will interim report to Mike McQuade: VP Tim Corrigan (merging NBA and WNBA responsibilities), newly promoted VP Linda Schulz (NHL Studio and Event and College Ice Hockey), Coordinating Producer II Hilary Guy, Coordinating Producer I Terrell Bouza, and a new VP Sports Production role for NBA and WNBA Studio shows that will be posted. Tennis will continue to report to Mike McQuade until a plan is in place.
- Reporting to Meg Aronowitz: VP David Ceisler (Women’s and Men’s CBB, LLWS), VP Phil Orlins (MLB and Technology), newly promoted VP Pete Watters (SECN), Coordinating Producer II Andy Green (Non-traditional Productions), Sr. Managing Producer Dan Kole (School Control Room and Packager Services), and a new VP Sports Production role for ACCN and NCAA Studio that will be posted.
- Reporting to Kate Jackson: Coordinating Producer I Erika Galbraith(Lacrosse, Volleyball), Coordinating Producer II Aaron Katzman (CBB GameDay, NBA Draft, college soccer, and beach volleyball), and a Coordinating Producer I role to be posted.
Kaitee Daley, SVP, Digital, Social & Streaming Content
Kaitee’s strategic mindset leading social has led to ESPN becoming one of the most successful, innovative, and engaged brands across social media. As we continue our evolution as the preeminent digital sports platform, Kaitee will return to her digital media roots to add oversight of digital audience engagement inclusive of ESPN mobile apps, streaming, SEO, and Stats & Analysis, led by VP Nicole Pelaez-Dandrea (ESPN Digital Audience Engagement). VP Celia Bouza(Multi-Platform Video) will continue to report to Kaitee and add oversight of YouTube and digital video. Kaitee’s direct reports also include Sr. Director Amanda Anderson (Social Operations and Audience Expansion) and Sr. Director Brett Edgerton (Social Sports and Partnerships), with Omar Raja continuing his talent and social strategist role. Additional roles will be created in the following growth areas: Digital Product Alignment, Direct-To-Consumer, and Social.