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Ari Emanuel
CEO and Executive Chairman, TKO Group Holdings, WWE · United States
Ari Emanuel is the CEO of WWE (TKO). Emanuel is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at TKO Group Holdings. Emanuel was born in 1961 in Chicago and educated at Macalester College.
American businessman born March 29, 1961, who founded Endeavor talent agency and orchestrated its 2009 merger with William Morris Agency. He leads TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE and UFC, which he acquired for $9.3 billion in 2023.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused primarily on Ari Emanuel's public advocacy for a proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, with multiple reports detailing his op-ed defense of the deal and calls for state attorneys general to withdraw antitrust litigation against it. Beyond the merger discussion, coverage has also touched on TKO Group's financial performance, Emanuel's compensation as CEO, and various business developments involving the entertainment and sports conglomerate he leads.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- March 29, 1961 · Chicago
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Macalester College
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Ari Emanuel: FAQ
- Who is Ari Emanuel?
- Ari Emanuel is the CEO and Executive Chairman, TKO Group Holdings of WWE, based in United States.
- What company does Ari Emanuel lead?
- Ari Emanuel is CEO of WWE.
- Where did Ari Emanuel work previously?
- Earlier roles include TKO Group Holdings (CEO).
- Where was Ari Emanuel educated?
- Ari Emanuel studied at Macalester College.