Linda Pizzuti Henry
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| Born | Linda Karen Pizzuti September 20, 1978 Lynnfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Babson College Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) |
| Occupation(s) | Businesswoman media producer |
| Known for | CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners |
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| Children | 2 |
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Linda Henry (née Pizzuti;born 20 September 1978)[1] is an American business executive, media producer, children's author, and philanthropist. She serves as the CEO of Boston Globe Media Partners, where she oversees operations for The Boston Globe, Boston.com, and STAT News. Pizzuti Henry is also a partner in Fenway Sports Group (FSG), the parent company of sports franchises including the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool F.C, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.[2]
Earlier in her career, she produced several stage plays before gaining wider recognition in 2013 with the film Lucky Them, which earned a nomination from the Georgia Film Critics Association. She has also co-produced a number of television programs, including NESN Clubhouse and NESN Next Producer, which aired for eight seasons. In 2015, she was executive producer of the documentary CodeGirl, directed by Lesley Chilcott. Pizzuti Henry has received multiple regional Emmy Awards and was also nominated for a Gotham TV Awards and an International Documentary Association Award for the series Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning.
Early life and education
[edit]Linda Karen Pizzuti was born on September 20, 1978, and grew up in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, in an Italian-American family.[3] Her father, Donato Pizzuti, is an engineer, real estate investor, and developer who graduated from Northeastern University and owns Pizzuti Development,[4][3] a company where her sisters Tina, Laura, and Donna are also employed. Pizzuti earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Babson College[5] and later completed a master’s degree in Real Estate Development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).[6]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Pizzuti Henry began her professional career in real estate development,[7] a field in which her father was also active. Her public profile increased following her marriage to John W. Henry, principal owner of Fenway Sports Group. She later assumed leadership roles within organizations affiliated with Henry.[8]
The Boston Globe / Boston Globe Media Partners
[edit]In 2013, John W. Henry, founder of the investment management firm John W. Henry & Company, acquired The Boston Globe from The New York Times Company. In November 2020, The Boston Globe named Linda Pizzuti Henry as the chief executive officer of Boston Globe Media Partners,[9] the parent company of The Boston Globe, Boston.com, and STAT News.[10] Prior to her appointment, she held an ownership stake in Boston Globe Media Partners alongside her husband, John W. Henry.[11][12][13]
A 2020 report by The New York Times showed John W. Henry's involvement in his wife's increasing leadership role within the company. Matt Rocheleau, a Globe investigative reporter and union representative, expressed skepticism at the time about the likelihood of quick resolutions to internal issues following her promotion.[12]
As the Chief Executive Officer of Boston Globe Media Partners,[14] she has overseen initiatives aimed at digital innovation and the modernization of journalistic and business practices at The Boston Globe.[15]
In addition to her executive work, Pizzuti Henry has contributed as a producer on media projects, including documentaries focused on sports and civic topics. She is also involved in the strategic management of Fenway Sports Group's portfolio, which includes the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool F.C., and the Pittsburgh Penguins.[16]
Philanthropy and civic engagement
[edit]Pizzuti Henry is active in philanthropic initiatives and civic engagement.[17] She is a co-founder of HUBweek, a collaborative event created by The Boston Globe, Harvard University, MIT, and Massachusetts General Hospital, which focuses on the convergence of art, science, and technology. She serves as chair of both the Boston Globe Foundation and the John W. Henry Family Foundation, and holds trustee roles with the Red Sox Foundation and the Liverpool Football Club Foundation.[18]
Personal life
[edit]In 2009, Linda Pizzuti married John W. Henry, principal owner of Fenway Sports Group and publisher of The Boston Globe . The couple resides in the Boston area and have a daughter and a son. They are known for their active involvement in both the media and sports industries.[19]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Producer | Writer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Lucky Them | Co-executive | No |
| 2014 | NESN Clubhouse | Co-producer | No |
| 2015 | NESN Next Producer | Co-executive | No |
| CodeGirl | Executive | No | |
| 2017 | Wally's Opening Day | Executive | No |
| 2018 | Mapplethorpe | Yes | No |
| 2021 | This Is a Robbery: The World's Greatest Art Heist | Executive | No |
| 2013 | Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning | Executive | No |
| 2024 | Bearing Witness: A Name & A Voice | Yes | No |
| 2024 | American Sports Story[20] | Co-executive | No |
References
[edit]- ^ Memon, Taha. "Who's Linda Pizzuti, wife of Liverpool owner John Henry? All you need to know about woman who's posing with our trophies". Tribuna.com. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ "Linda Henry". Boston Globe Media. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ a b Cardoso, Paul (April 3, 2022). "Linda Pizzuti – Biography, Facts About Red Sox Co-Owner and Wife of John Henry". Buzz. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "People - Pizzuti Development". www.pizzutidevelopment.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Radicioni, Brianna (November 20, 2023). "What is Inclusive Leadership and Why its Important in Business". Babson Thought & Action. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Linda Pizzuti Henry". World Economic Forum. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "Boston Magazine Names 14 Real Estate Professionals Among 150 Most Influential Bostonians". bostonrealestatetimes. April 20, 2023.
- ^ Kumler, Emily (April 23, 2009). "The Owner Takes a Wife: John Henry and Linda Pizzuti". Boston Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Globe, The Boston. "Linda Henry named chief executive of Boston Globe Media Partners". www.boston.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Linda Pizzuti Henry named chief executive of Boston Globe Media Partners - The Boston Globe". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Linda Henry to take reins at Boston Globe as labor tensions simmer". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Robertson, Katie (November 18, 2020). "Linda Henry, Who Owns Boston Globe With Her Husband, Becomes Its C.E.O." The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Castellanos, Sara. "40 Under 40: Linda Pizzuti of Boston Globe Media Partners". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Three Reasons Why It Matters Linda Pizzuti Henry Was Named Boston Globe CEO". GBH. November 18, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Zuylen-Wood, Simon van (May 21, 2017). "Can Linda Henry Save the Globe?". Boston Magazine. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ Echo, Liverpool (May 3, 2013). "Meet Linda Pizzuti, the new First Lady of Anfield". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
- ^ "blooms for kids Linda Pizzuti Henry Pdf" (PDF).
- ^ "A Few Things to Know About the John W. Henry Family Foundation's Boston Giving". www.insidephilanthropy.com. August 12, 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ Solomon, Brian. "Billionaire Red Sox Owner's Personal Foibles Revealed". Forbes. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Linda Henry | American Sports Story on FX". FX. Retrieved May 4, 2025.