History of Linda Yaccarino in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 10, 2025

Linda Yaccarino is an American media executive. She served as the chairwoman of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal from 2011 to 2023. In June 2023, she became the CEO of X Corp.

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December 21, 1963: Linda Yaccarino's Birth

On December 21, 1963, Linda Yaccarino was born. She would later become a prominent American media executive.

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1985: Graduation from Pennsylvania State University

In 1985, Linda Yaccarino graduated from Pennsylvania State University's Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications.

1985: Met Her Husband, Claude Madrazo

In 1985, Linda Yaccarino met her husband, Claude Madrazo, shortly after she graduated from college.

October 2011: Joined NBCUniversal

In October 2011, Linda Yaccarino joined NBCUniversal as the head of advertising sales, hired by then-CEO Steve Burke. She led a large department and contributed to the launch of Peacock streaming service.

2014: Joined Ad Council

In 2014, Linda Yaccarino joined the Ad Council.

2018: Appointed to President's Council

In 2018, Linda Yaccarino was appointed by President Donald Trump to the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition.

January 2021: Became Chair of the Ad Council

In January 2021, Linda Yaccarino assumed the position of chair of the Ad Council's board of directors.

June 30, 2022: End of Term as Chair of the Ad Council

On June 30, 2022, Linda Yaccarino's term as chair of the Ad Council's board of directors concluded.

May 12, 2023: Resignation from NBCUniversal and Appointment as CEO of X Corp.

On May 12, 2023, Linda Yaccarino resigned from NBCUniversal and was announced as the new CEO of X Corp. and X (formerly known as Twitter) by Elon Musk.

June 6, 2023: Took over as CEO of Twitter

On June 6, 2023, Linda Yaccarino officially took over as CEO of Twitter.

June 2023: Warning from CCDH about hate speech on X

In June 2023, The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) privately warned Linda Yaccarino about the rising hate speech and the financing of hateful people on X.

November 2023: Subpoenaed by U.S. Senate Panel

In November 2023, Linda Yaccarino was subpoenaed by a U.S. Senate panel to testify at a hearing on children's online safety.

2023: Ranked on Fortune's List of Most Powerful Women

In 2023, Linda Yaccarino was ranked 58th on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women. Fortune also listed Yaccarino as one of the CEOs who struggled the most in 2023.

2023: Super Bowl Ad Negotiations with Musk

In early 2023, Linda Yaccarino engaged in Super Bowl ad space negotiations with Elon Musk for NBCUniversal to run ads on Twitter, leading to increased communication between them.

June 2024: Report of Tensions Between Musk and Yaccarino

In June 2024, the Financial Times reported "growing tensions between Musk and Yaccarino", as Musk "pile[s] pressure on her to raise revenues and lower her expenses".

August 2024: X Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against GARM

In August 2024, Linda Yaccarino announced that X had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) for allegedly orchestrating an 'illegal' advertisement boycott against X.