Quick Info
| Profession | Media Executive |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Long Island, New York, United States |
Latest News about Linda Yaccarino
05/08/2025
Linda Yaccarino was appointed CEO of eMed Population Health in August 2025, moving into the telehealth sector after leaving X. The Miami-based company focuses on GLP-1 treatment programs for diabetes and weight management.
09/07/2025
Linda Yaccarino announced her departure as CEO of X Corp. on July 9, 2025, ending a two-year tenure at the company. Her exit followed a period in which she worked to stabilize advertiser relationships and came shortly after X was integrated more closely with Elon Musk's xAI business.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Linda Yaccarino Madrazo |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Deer Park High School |
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| College/University | The Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Pennsylvania |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts and telecommunication (1981-1985) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Ethnicity | Italian-American |
| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Husband/Spouse | Claude Peter Madrazo | ||||
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| Siblings | Lori Yaccarino Armstrong (chief nurse executive at Kaiser Permanente), Kate Yaccarino (works at MUFG Union Bank) |
Career
| Known For | Former CEO of X Corp. (formerly Twitter); CEO of eMed; Former Chairman of Global Advertising and Partnerships at NBCUniversal |
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindayaccarino |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Linda Yaccarino is an accomplished American media executive, businesswoman, philanthropist, and public speaker. | |
| 2. She hails from Deer Park, New York. | |
| 3. During her college years, she held an internship at NBC. | |
| 4. In 2011, she transitioned to NBCUniversal Media, where she eventually became the president and chairperson. | |
| 5. Yaccarino played a pivotal role in the launch of Peacock, NBCUniversal Media's OTT streaming service. | |
| 6. She joined the Ad Council, a prominent American non-profit organization, in 2014. | |
| 7. Appointed by Donald Trump in 2018, she served on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. | |
| 8. In 2021, she joined forces with Joe Biden and Pope Francis to lead a COVID-19 vaccine campaign. | |
| 9. Yaccarino chaired the World Economic Forum’s Future of Work task force. | |
| 10. In 2023, she departed from NBCUniversal Media to take the helm as CEO of Twitter and X Corp. | |
| 11. Known for her assertive negotiation style, Yaccarino is often nicknamed the ‘Velvet Hammer.’ | |
| 12. She participated in the Italian version of 'Big Brother' between 2011 and 2012. | |
| 13. Her presence on the cover of Adweek magazine in August 2017 highlighted her influence in the industry. | |
| 14. At an advertising conference in Miami in 2023, Yaccarino conducted a notable interview with Elon Musk. | |
| 15. She spent nearly 20 years at Turner Broadcasting System, rising to executive vice president and chief operating officer of advertising sales, marketing, and acquisitions. | |
| 16. In 2025, she stepped down as CEO of X after two years in the role and became CEO of eMed, a telehealth company specializing in GLP-1 weight loss drugs. | |
| 17. In July 2025, she stepped down as CEO of X after two years in the role. | |
| 18. In August 2025, she was appointed CEO of eMed, a Miami-based telehealth company specializing in GLP-1 weight loss drugs. |