Derek Chang Appointed CEO of Liberty Media, Succeeding Greg Maffei
Chang will assume the role on February 1, 2025, as Liberty Media focuses on restructuring and expanding its motorsports investments.
- Derek Chang, a veteran executive with experience at NBA China, DIRECTV, and EverPass Media, has been named CEO of Liberty Media.
- Chang will succeed Greg Maffei, who led Liberty Media for nearly two decades and oversaw significant growth and acquisitions, including Formula 1 and Live Nation Entertainment.
- John Malone, Liberty Media's chairman, will serve as interim CEO until Chang officially steps into the role on February 1, 2025.
- Liberty Media plans to focus on optimizing its portfolio, including the spin-off of Liberty Live Group and advancing its investments in Formula 1 and MotoGP post-acquisition.
- Chang brings over 25 years of leadership experience and will join Liberty Media's executive board, working closely with F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and other key leaders.