WWE ADDS THREE NEW EXECUTIVES TO ITS SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

WWE has hired three new executives to its senior leadership team. Jamie Horowitz will join as Executive Vice President of Development & Digital, Samira Shah as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, and Matt Drew as Senior Vice President, International.

With over twenty years of experience, Horowitz will oversee much of WWE’s original content including scripted and unscripted programs for digital and social media. Horowitz will also be responsible for WWE Studios in Los Angeles. Most recently, Horowitz served as Executive Vice President, Global Content at DAZN where he oversaw the company’s original programming, social content, and editorial strategy, and he also filled a role as president of Fox Sports’ FS1 from 2015 to 2017. Before DAZN, Horowitz played a significant role in helping to create some of sports media’s most iconic programs. At ESPN, Horowitz crafted several shows, including the morning debate program “First Take.” Yeah, Horowitz is the one to blame for Skip Bayless.

As General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Shah will oversee WWE’s legal affairs and serve as principal legal adviser for the company. Her oversight will include litigation, intellectual property, corporate governance, government relations, risk management, talent contracts, and compliance.Most recently, Shah served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Moda Operandi, Inc, where she advised the organization and its board on all legal matters. Before Moda Operandi, Shah spent 20 years as a senior attorney for Cravath, Swaine & Moore as well as O’Melveny & Myers.

As SVP, International, Drew will be charged with growing WWE’s brand and business outside of the U.S. In addition to managing WWE’s global media partners, he will work with other company leaders to devise WWE’s international strategy for live events, digital, consumer products, and new revenue opportunities. He previously served as Executive Vice President, Rights Acquisition at DAZN, responsible for the streaming platform’s rights portfolio and partnerships across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, managing relationships with the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, LaLiga, Bundesliga, and F1, among others.