Ross Levinsohn is an American executive who, as of 2021, is the Executive Chairman of Sports Illustrated. He was the former CEO of Guggenheim Digital Media, and has held executive positions at Yahoo, Fox Interactive Media, and Alta Vista. He is also the founder of Fuse Capital, an early stage venture capital fund.

Past Career Roles of Ross Levinsohn

Ross Levinsohn studied at the American University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications. Throughout his career, Ross has always sought growth and innovation in the tech industry. He got his first experience in the digital media industry at CBS Sportsline. His performance here made him one of the most recognized leaders in the industry. He also worked at Fox Interactive Media in the position of President, and he focused on the company’s digital engagement with web properties.

At a certain point in his career, Ross was the interim CEO of Yahoo, where he managed the company’s market cap. Later, he became Guggenheim Digital Media’s CEO, overseeing the Hollywood Reporter, the Billboard Magazine and Adweek.

His Role as the Sports Illustrated CEO

Currently, Ross is the CEO of Maven and Sports Illustrated. Ross Levinsohn was announced as Maven’s CEO in August 2020. Maven is a digital platform behind various brands, such as Sports Illustrated and TheStreet featuring Jim Cramer. Under this title, Levinsohn had to expand his role as Sports Illustrated CEO. James Heckman, Maven’s founder, moved from the CEO position to an advisory role, giving Ross more room to show his expertise. There has been a lot of digital entertainment demand, and Ross’ leadership is meant to guide Maven towards a top position in the digital media industry.

In this organization, Ross is expected to empower some of its brands. He is the perfect candidate for this job, thanks to his versatility and experience, which makes him capable of handling demanding jobs.

Apart from this role, he is an active investor in the digital industry. He has supported over 30 brands in the early developmental and growth stages. He also acts as an advisor and consultant to many brands. Ross works with popular companies to help them perfect their content and improve viewership. He understands how companies need to adjust their operations to meet their audience’s expectations, and that’s why he is already doing a tremendous job as a CEO.