Steve Pamon
Steve Pamon joined the Board in 2021. He is the president of VERZUZ, a digital media production company co-founded by GRAMMY® award-winning producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. His leadership spans talent, programming, production, finance, business affairs, and strategic partnerships. Prior to his role at VERZUZ, Mr. Pamon served as the president and the chief operating officer of Parkwood Entertainment, global entertainer Beyoncé's multifaceted enterprise, encompassing oversight of music, touring, artist management, business ventures, and TV/film production. During his time leading Parkwood Entertainment, the team achieved a historic level of critical and commercial success, as evident in the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show, “Lemonade” visual album, the “Formation World Tour,” “Homecoming”/Coachella Music Festival performance, “On the Run II” world tour, “Everything is Love” album, Global Citizen Africa festival, Adidas/Ivy Park products, and Disney's “Black Is King” movie, among many others. In addition, his team managed the careers of Grammy nominated musicians/actresses Chloe x Halle.
Prior to Mr. Pamon’s position at Parkwood Entertainment, he served as Head of Sports and Entertainment Marketing for JPMorgan Chase from 2011 to 2015 and was the vice president of strategy and new Business development for the National Football League from 2008 to 2011. Mr. Pamon’s career journey also includes executive leadership and operating roles with HBO and Time Warner from 2001 to 2008 and McKinsey & Company from 1995 to 2000.
In addition to his executive roles, Mr. Pamon holds positions on the board of Herschend Family Entertainment (home to Dollywood® Parks & Resorts, Silver Dollar City® Attractions, Adventure Aquarium®, and the Harlem Globetrotters), and New York Road Runners (organizers of The New York City Marathon). His past board service included a seat on the board of World Wrestling Entertainment (“WWE”) from 2020 through 2024; his tenure culminated in a historic $21 billion merger with UFC/Endeavor, becoming one of the largest transactions in sports history.