WWE Executive Appointed As Chair Of Make-A-Wish CT Board

STAMFORD, CT — Make-A-Wish Connecticut announced Monday that Michelle Wilson, Co-President of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), has been appointed as chair of the organization's Board of Directors.

According to Make-A-Wish Connecticut President and CEO Pam Keough, Wilson has been a member of the organization's Board for nearly four years, and has displayed a high level of commitment to the organization's core values during that time.

"Michelle has assumed a leadership position on our Board since she joined in late 2015," Keough said in a statement. "Michelle's commitment to our mission is unparalleled. She brings the expertise and energy to lead us to the next level as we focus on expanding the wish journey for every eligible wish child and family in the state."

In her current position at WWE, Wilson co-leads the company's daily operations and strategy, and is responsible for all of the company's revenue lines, according to a statement from Make-A-Wish Connecticut. She also serves on the company's Board of Directors.

WWE is headquartered at 1241 E Main Street in Stamford.

Since joining WWE in 2009, Wilson played a central role in transforming the company into a successful multi-platform media businesses and in the development and launch of the WWE Network subscription service.

Prior to WWE, Wilson served as the Chief Marketing Officer of the United States Tennis Association and held consumer products and brand management positions for the National Basketball Association (NBA) and Nabisco, respectively. She also oversaw all marketing for the launch of the XFL, a partnership between WWE and NBC.

Wilson is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Patch has reached out to Wilson for comment.