John Skipper, an American entertainment executive, has a net worth of $20 million and an annual salary of $8 million.
John Skipper, a resident of Connecticut, earned a degree in English Literature from the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill.
Afterward, he completed his MA in English Literature at Columbia University in New York City.
Following his graduation, he commenced his career as a secretary at Rolling Stone magazine.
He progressed through the ranks and was appointed as a staff writer.
Additionally, he was employed by US Magazine and Spin.
He was appointed as the Senior Vice President of Disney Publishing Group and later became the Senior Vice President and General Manager of ESPN The Magazine in the late 1990s.
He was appointed Executive Vice President of Contents eight years later.
In early 2012, he assumed the role of President at ESPN, Inc.
He holds the position of co-chairman at Disney Media Networks.
John Skipper declared on December 18, 2018 that he would be leaving ESPN to pursue treatment for a substance abuse problem.
According to reports, he has been addicted for a long time and eventually decided to seek help.
When Skipper resigned, he was arguably the most influential individual in the world of professional sports.