Ben Sherwood
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- CEO, Daily Beast & Founder and CEO, MOJO
- President ABC News (2010-2014) and Disney|ABC Television Group (2014-2019)
- Former Co-Chairman of Disney Media Networks
- Award-Winning Journalist and New York Times Bestselling Author
- The Masters Forum
- Symantec
- Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company
- New York Magazine
- MySpace
- Nimcom
- NAB Show
- NYU's Stern School of Business
- American Bankers Association
- Pension Real Estate Association
"What a wonderful evening of conversation with Ben Sherwood. His ability to make his important points of his conversation by using stories from the history of Youngstown made us (audience) feel he was from here. We look forward to hearing about his next adventure."
-Youngstown State University"He was great! He did his research on Youngstown and YSU and it showed. Gave the students super attention and they loved it. He really was prepared, informative, inspirational and engaging. One of the best."
-Youngstown State University"Everyone loved him. They were captivated. His stories were fantastic. And the feedback I received was tremendous."
- Symantec"Many at ABC News praise (Ben) Sherwood as perhaps the most engaged, inspiring, empathic leader that the television industry has ever produced."
-New York Magazine"Ben is one of those unique executives who combines rich creative experience with great business acumen. He’s also focused, strategic, and competitive..."
-Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company
Lessons Learned from Running Global Brands & Startups
Profound creative leader BEN SHERWOOD has headed some of the biggest organizations in the world (ABC, Disney) as well as some of the smallest (his own startup, MOJO). In this enlightening conversation, Sherwood elucidates the need-to-know for succeeding in corporate and entrepreneurial circles, outlining the lessons he has learned moving through both.
The Ingredients of Successful Storytelling
Global media executive, New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning creative BEN SHERWOOD shares the ingredients of the most successful stories in this insightful conversation. Reflecting on how companies, brands, and products can tell the best story to stakeholders, Sherwood shares case studies from his time as founder and CEO of MOJO, CEO of the Daily Beast, co-chair of Disney Media Networks and president of the Disney ABC Television Group, and president of ABC News.
Leading Through Disruption
Top media executive and CEO of MOJO BEN SHERWOOD offers game-changing insights on bold leadership in times of disruption. Drawing on his experience as President of Disney|ABC Television Group, where he managed a $12B business with over 12K employees, Sherwood shares inspiring takeaways about overcoming obstacles, building powerful teams, and unleashing creativity and innovation to take your business to the next level.
Disney: Lessons in Leadership & Innovation
As Co-Chairman of Media Networks and President of Disney|ABC Television, BEN SHERWOOD was a highly respected executive at The Walt Disney Company, overseeing 12,000 employees, 25,000 hours of television production per year, and a $12B business. Drawing on his experience in the inner sanctum of the company, Sherwood reveals key leadership lessons of Walt Disney and the innovation secrets of the world’s most admired media company. Building on Walt’s colorful origins and life story, Sherwood shares vital lessons from Walt’s epic battles to create the Magic Kingdom. With captivating tales and a memorable visual presentation, this speech spans the 100-year history of the company as it adapted to rapid cultural and technological change, and Sherwood offers uplifting and practical insights about building brands, managing disruption, creating powerful connections with customers, and delivering real value for shareholders.
