Kevin Mayer Appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of Go.com Portal

Kevin Mayer has been named executive vice president and general manager of the go.com portal, effective November 17, 1999, following Disney's acquisition of Infoseek Corp. Mayer will oversee the day-to-day management of the go.com Web portal business and develop strategies to grow the business globally. He will also be responsible for the entertainment sites Mr. Showbiz and Wall of Sound.

Key Takeaways:

• Kevin Mayer has been appointed executive vice president and general manager of the go.com portal, effective November 17, 1999.
• Mayer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the go.com Web portal business and the development of strategies to grow the business globally.
• He will oversee entertainment sites Mr. Showbiz and Wall of Sound.
• Mayer brings extensive experience in the development of Disney's Internet businesses, including Disney Online, ABC Internet Group, and ESPN Internet Group.
• Prior to his appointment, Mayer served as executive vice president, television network/broadband product and international, at Buena Vista Internet Group.
• Mayer holds a bachelor of science degree in engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a master of science degree in engineering from San Diego State University, and a master of business administration degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business.

Statistics:

• 100%: The go.com portal is expected to grow globally under Mayer's leadership.
• 3 businesses: Disney, ABC, and ESPN Internet Groups, were created during Mayer's tenure at Buena Vista Internet Group.
• 1: The go.com portal is expected to be the top-ranking family site following the acquisition of Infoseek Corp.

Sources:

• BUSINESS WIRE, "Kevin Mayer Named Executive Vice President and General Manager of Go.com Portal" (November 10, 1999)
• About Buena Vista Internet Group (November 1999)