John Skipper is responsible for the creation, programming and production of ESPN and ABC Sports content across all media platforms, including television, radio, Internet, broadband, wireless, publishing, interactive games, home entertainment and consumer products.

Prior to assuming his current position in October 2005, Skipper had been executive vice president of advertising sales and ESPN Enterprises since August 2004. ESPN Enterprises, which he continues to oversee, comprises ESPN New Media, ESPN Consumer Products and Mobile ESPN, with business units that include ESPN.com, ESPN360, ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Books.

Skipper served as senior vice president and general manager of ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine from December 2001 to September 2002. Prior to joining ESPN.com as senior vice president and general manager in January 2000, Skipper held the same title at ESPN The Magazine since June 1997, where he oversaw one of the most successful magazine launches of the 1990s. During its inaugural year, the magazine earned more than 20 awards, including “Best New Magazine” honors from both Advertising Age and AdWeek magazines, as well as a 1999 National Magazine Award for design. Both ESPN.com and ESPN The Magazine have continued to receive accolades. 

Before joining ESPN The Magazine, Skipper was senior vice president of Disney Publishing and vice president of Disney Publishing Group. Prior to joining Disney, Skipper was president and publishing director at Spin magazine.