MUMBAI: US sports broadcaster ESPN has announced that ESPN International VP digital media Tom Gleeson will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of all ESPN digital media efforts outside of the US.
Gleeson currently oversees the company’s growing digital businesses in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA),
In his new role, he will direct the company’s Internet, mobile and broadband businesses in EMEA, Latin America, and Asia/Pacific region. Gleeson will be based in London and will report to ESPN International executive VP, MD Russell Wolff.
Wolff said, “Tom brings a blend of business intelligence, content know-how, technical understanding and leadership to the job, which will help us find ways to creatively serve fans and effectively monetise our content and services across mediums.”
Gleeson says, “Digital media crosses boundaries and borders in the same way that passion for sport does. I am looking forward to continuing the growth and innovation of our global sites, services and social connection to fans through digital media”.
Gleeson joined ESPN in 2007, when the global sports media company acquired Cricinfo, where he as CEO. He will now be working closely with ESPN’s regional MDs around the world to develop digital businesses in their regions, as well as working with management for ESPNDeportes (the company’s Spanish-language business in the US).
