5 mars 2018 · James Pitaro is the new president of ESPN and the co-chair of Disney Media Networks, the company said Monday. 5 mars 2018 · Walt Disney Co named executive James Pitaro as the new president of ESPN, which is trying to navigate a rapid consumer shift from traditional TV to online viewing. Walt Disney Co on Monday named longtime executive James Pitaro the new president of its ESPN sports network, tapping him to navigate a rapid consumer shift from traditional television to.