Kevin LeGrett — iHeartMedia Inc.

Division President, Los Angeles and Division President of the West

THE LATEST: Like many entertainment companies, iHeartMedia faced stiff challenges during 2020 as revenue declined 20% for the fiscal year. The company, which restructured in 2019, in February announced it would split into iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group, iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group and Audio & Media Services. iHeart also purchased Sherman Oaks-based ad technology company Triton Digital for $230 million in February.
BACKGROUND: After starting his career at CBS Radio, LeGrett moved to Citadel Broadcasting as the company’s president. He joined iHeart in 2010 as vice president and market manager for Rochester, N.Y. LeGrett became senior vice president of operations for iHeartMedia’s regional markets in 2012, overseeing more than 220 radio stations and more than 50 markets in the Northeast and Midwest. LeGrett moved to Southern California in 2015 as market president for Los Angeles. He added responsibility of president of the company’s West Division in 2017. LeGrett is a member of the California Broadcasters Association’s board.
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