
“The opportunity at BetMGM during these early phases was an immediate draw for me,” Spoon said. Spoon joins BetMGM as there is a push to make sports betting legal in several other states.

The company has deals with several pro sports leagues, including MLB and the NBA, as well as deals with individual teams like the Denver Broncos. “With Ryan’s expertise in developing scaled and engaging digital experiences, BetMGM will leverage those relationships in entirely new ways.”Īlso Read: Vince Carter Signs Multi-Year Deal With ESPN as NBA and College Basketball AnalystīetMGM is available in six states, including New Jersey and Nevada. “BetMGM has seen early success in establishing itself as a significant player in the sports betting world through relationships with leagues, teams and partners,” Greenblatt said in a statement. When he starts in December, Spoon will work from the company’s HQ in New Jersey and report to BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. Prior to serving as SVP of digital content and social, Spoon was SVP of digital product and design at ESPN. Spoon helped lead or grow several digital properties while at ESPN, including its website, ESPN’s app, and ESPN Fantasy Football. Sonia has also held HR roles with the Disney Stores (which Disney acquired from The Children’s Place in 2008) and The Home Depot.Ryan Spoon, ESPN’s SVP of digital content and social media, has left the sports giant to become chief operating officer at BetMGM, an online sportsbook and casino. Before that, she led an HR business partner function for Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. Prior to being named DGE’s HR chief, Sonia was the Human Resources vice president supporting Disney’s corporate officers and overseeing change management initiatives, organizational development and engagement strategies. Sonia’s direct reports at DGE will remain the same: Luca Citterio, Tonya Dobine, Kim Hahn, Albert Hernandez, Bret Hirst, Jim Howard, Josefina Leon, Fatimah Miller and Jennifer Reberger. DGE’s content businesses include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Entertainment, ABC Signature, ABC News, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, Onyx Collective and National Geographic.Īt ESPN, Kara Anderson, Tonya Cornileus, Rob Gallo, Lynn Matthews and Tracey Pass will report to Sonia.

In her new role, Sonia will be responsible for all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, employee development and engagement, organizational development, employee relations, recruitment and compensation for both DGE’s and ESPN’s portfolios of businesses. Disney Hires Geoff Morrell To Become Chief Corporate Affairs Officer After Zenia Mucha And Alan Braverman Exits - Update
