Greg Maffei Steps Down as Liberty Media CEO Amid Corporate Restructuring
Greg Maffei will resign as CEO of Liberty Media, transitioning to an advisory role as the company prepares a strategic spin-off.

Greg Maffei exits role as CEO of F1 owner Liberty Media

Liberty Media to spin off assets; CEO Greg Maffei to step down at year-end
John Malone Moves to Simplify Empire with Spinoff of Liberty Live
Greg Maffei steps down as CEO of Liberty Media, the company that owns F1
Overview
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei announced his resignation effective year-end, transitioning to an advisory role. The company is spinning off its assets into two entities: Liberty Media for sports, holding Formula 1 and MotoGP, and Liberty Live for entertainment assets. John Malone will serve as interim CEO. This restructuring aims to enhance shareholder value and simplify corporate structure. Under Maffei’s leadership, Liberty Media saw significant growth, particularly in Formula 1's popularity, aided by Netflix's 'Drive to Survive'. Meanwhile, Liberty remains under U.S. Justice Department investigation over team expansions.
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