History of Linda Yaccarino in Timeline

Linda Yaccarino is an American media executive who currently serves as the CEO of X Corp, a position she has held since June 2023. Prior to this, she spent over a decade at NBCUniversal, where she was the chairwoman of global advertising & partnerships from 2011 to 2023. Her career has centered around advertising and media leadership roles.

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December 21, 1963: Linda Yaccarino's Birth

On December 21, 1963, Linda Yaccarino was born.

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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: Meeting her husband, Claude Madrazo

Shortly after she graduated in 1985, Linda Yaccarino met her husband, Claude Madrazo.

October 2011: Joining NBCUniversal

In October 2011, Linda Yaccarino joined NBCUniversal as the head of advertising sales.

2011: Chairwoman at NBCUniversal

In 2011, Linda Yaccarino became chairwoman of global advertising & partnerships at NBCUniversal.

2014: Joining the Ad Council

In 2014, Linda Yaccarino joined the Ad Council.

2018: Appointment to President's Council

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

2019: Founding of Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM)

In 2019, The Global Alliance for Responsible Media (GARM) was founded.

January 2021: Chair of the Ad Council's Board of Directors

In January 2021, Linda Yaccarino became the 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 Announcement as CEO of X Corp.

On May 12, 2023, Linda Yaccarino resigned from NBCUniversal, and was announced as the new CEO of X Corp.

June 6, 2023: Took over as CEO of Twitter

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

June 2023: Appointment as CEO of X Corp.

In June 2023, Linda Yaccarino became the chief executive officer (CEO) of X Corp.

June 2023: Warning About Rising Hate Speech on X

In June 2023, The Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) privately warned Linda Yaccarino about 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: Listed Among CEOs Who Struggled

In 2023, Fortune listed Linda Yaccarino as one of the CEOs who struggled the most.

2023: Ranked on Fortune's List

In 2023, Linda Yaccarino was ranked 58th on Fortune's list of Most Powerful Women.

June 2024: Report of "growing 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".