A new executive finds his way to Sesame Street.
Sesame Workshop names Joseph Girardi chief operating officer. As chief operating officer, Girardi will oversee the shop’s operational strategy. The non-profit organization behind sesame street Aims to create educational media, initiatives and products across multiple platforms. Girardi will report to Sesame Workshop executive Shirley Westin.
“What I admire most about Sesame Workshop is the organization’s sense of purpose and long history of making a meaningful difference in children’s lives,” Girardi said. “Five years ago, it leveraged television, then the most advanced medium, to transform the way children learn and prepare themselves for success in school and life. Today, the studio continues its mission at a critical time when it is needed most. A legacy of innovation. I look forward to working with the team to help carry on this incredible legacy.
Giraldi joins Sesame Workshop from CJBK Media Group, the consulting firm he co-founded. CJBK Media Group provides strategic planning and partnerships to nonprofits, businesses and startups. Giraldi has worked at IMAX, Time Inc., IBM, Smithsonian Channel and HBO.
“For more than 55 years, Sesame Workshop has harnessed the power of media to provide quality early education to children around the world. In this rapidly changing media environment, Joseph’s deep expertise in digital strategy and business development will be a huge asset going forward. ,” Westin said. “He has a proven track record in media and technology and is highly regarded as an innovative and empathetic leader. I’m excited to work with him to ensure Sesame Workshop can fulfill our mission to help the world Children everywhere will become smarter, stronger, and kinder in the coming decades.
sesame street Season 54 ended in July. You can learn more about Sesame Workshop at sesameworkshop.org.
