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Stamford Executive Pins Leadership Role on Board of Directors
Make-A-Wish® Connecticut is proud and honored to announce the appointment of Michelle Wilson as Chair of the Make-A-Wish® Board of Directors
Wilson is Co-President of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), a publicly traded global media company. In addition to co-leading and executing WWE’s day-to-day operations and strategy, Michelle is responsible for all the company’s revenue lines. She also serves on the company’s Board of Directors.
Among her many contributions, Michelle played a central role in leading WWE’s much publicized transformation to one of the most successful multiplatform media businesses in the world. She also co-led the development and launch of the award-winning WWE Network, which is now the #2 branded subscription service in the U.S.
Prior to joining WWE in 2009, Michelle served as the Chief Marketing Officer of the United States Tennis Association, oversaw all marketing efforts for the launch of the XFL, a partnership between WWE and NBC, and held consumer products and brand management positions at the NBA and Nabisco, respectively.
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In 2018, Forbes named Michelle one of the 10 Most Powerful Women in Sports. She was also featured on the Adweek 50 list and was named one of Sports Illustrated’s 10 Most Influential Women in Sports.
Michelle is a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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“Michelle has assumed a leadership position on our Board since she joined in late 2015,” exclaims Make-A-Wish® Connecticut President and CEO Pam Keough. “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.”
ABOUT MAKE-A-WISH CONNECTICUT
Make-A-Wish® Connecticut creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We seek to bring every eligible child's wish to life because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted can build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and volunteers across the state currently grant nearly 250 wishes a year. Since 1986, Make-A-Wish Connecticut has granted more than 3,000 wishes to local children. For more information about Make-A-Wish Connecticut, visit ct.wish.org.
