Ross Levinsohn

CEO at The Arena Group

Ross Levinsohn has served as the Chief Executive Officer and a director since August 26, 2020. Mr. Levinsohn joined us on June 14, 2019, as the Chief Executive Officer of Sports Illustrated.

Levinsohn has long been at the center of transformation and innovation in the media and technology spaces. Best known for his roles at Yahoo and Fox, Ross has served as CEO of a number of high-profile brands — driving change, culture, and results.

Prior to joining Maven, Ross served as CEO of Tribune Interactive, the digital arm of Tribune Publishing, publisher of more than 100 titles including the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, and New York Daily News, after having served as CEO for the Los Angeles Times.

At Yahoo, Ross served as interim CEO, overseeing all aspects of the internet pioneer with more than $5 billion of revenue and a $20 billion market cap. Prior to being named to that post, he was head of Global Media and executive vice president of the Americas region.

Levinsohn holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from The American University, where he served as a member of its Board of Trustees.

Timeline

  • CEO

    Current role