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Laura Gentile

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Laura Gentile is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of ESPN.

Last updated Oct 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Former EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, ESPN
Based
Bristol, Connecticut, United States
Connections
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Years in industry
20 years

Bio

Laura Gentile is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of ESPN. ESPN is a leading sports media network, where Gentile spent 20 years leading all marketing efforts and serving as a champion for new audiences across platforms. She was instrumental in launching espnW, ESPN's first dedicated business built to serve women, which debuted in December 2010 and grew into a multimedia operation spanning digital, social, television, films, global mentorship programs, and events. Source 1: umass.edu — Laura Gentile, Former Executive Vice President and Chief ... Source 2: clios.com — Clio Sports 2023 Jury Member Laura Gentile

Career

  • Senior Vice President, Marketing

    ESPN · Until 2023

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Expertise & education

Expertise

Sports Media MarketingWomen's Sports AdvertisingBrand StrategyAudience DevelopmentContent MarketingSponsorship and Brand PartnershipsMulti-Platform MediaEvent Marketing

Education

  • BA, College of the Holy Cross
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