Ex-Apple executive in the running to lead joint ESPN, Warner, and Fox sports streamer

Pete Distad once headed up sports on Apple TV+, and is now in the running to become CEO of the as-yet unnamed sports streaming network formed by the likes of Disney and Warner.Pete Distad (Source: LinkedIn)Distad was senior director of Video, Sports, and Apple TV+ until May 2023, when he left Apple. At the time, there was no news of what he would be doing next, and according to his sparse LinkedIn profile, he hasn't joined another company since then.According to the Wall Street Journal, however, he is now being considered for the Chief Executive role in the new sports streaming service. The publication notes that he is not the only person under consideration, but none of the others have been revealed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums