The career rise of Linda Yaccarino, from NBCU intern to leading Elon Musk's X before stepping down
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Linda Yaccarino's departure as CEO of X was announced on July 9, 2025. Her career spans extensive experience in advertising, starting as an intern at NBCU. She has held various positions, including nearly two decades at Turner Broadcasting, where she became executive vice president/chief operating officer of advertising sales. Yaccarino returned to NBCU, where she served as president of cable entertainment and digital advertising before rising to chairperson of global advertising and partnerships.
Linda Yaccarino stepped down as the CEO of X on July 9, 2025, after two years in the role and a long career in advertising.
Yaccarino's career includes significant experience at Turner Broadcasting and NBCUniversal, where she climbed to prominent leadership positions.
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