About

Linda McMahon is widely recognized as one of the country’s top business executives, helping WWE grow from a modest, 13-person company to a global enterprise with over 600 employees headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

In 2007, she was named one of Multichannel News’ “Wonder Woman,” recognizing her accomplishments as a leader in the U.S. cable television industry for her work as Chief Executive Officer of WWE. In addition to her success in the boardroom, Linda has been instrumental in nurturing a wide variety of community and charitable programs. She spearheaded the creation of Get R.E.A.L education and literacy programs, including WWE’s nationwide Reading Challenge in partnership with the youth division of the American Library Association.

In 2004, the Make-A-Wish Foundation Awarded WWE its highest honor, and in 2005 Linda was appointed to the organization’s National Advisory Council. Under Linda’s leadership, WWE received the first-ever Legacy of Hope Award, given in honor of Bob Hope, for its extensive support of our troops from the USO of metropolitan Washington, D.C. In 2007, the company received the Secretary of Defense Exceptional Public Service Award for its support of deployed service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Linda serves on the boards of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut; and the Close Up Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to educate and inspire young people to participate in our democracy. In 2009, Linda was appointed by Governor M. Jodi Rell to serve on the Connecticut Board of Education.

Since stepping down as chief executive officer of WWE in 2009, Linda has been active with her family foundation to support various Connecticut organizations and programs that promote entrepreneurship and education.

Born in New Bern, North Carolina, Linda graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in French. She lives in Greenwich with her husband of 45 years, Vince. They have two adult children, Shane and Stephanie, and six grandchildren.