SiriusXM Names Chief Product, Tech Officer
• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced that Joseph Inzerillo is joining the Company as Chief Product & Technology Officer, effective January 10, 2022. In this new role, Inzerillo will report directly to CEO Jennifer Witz, and lead a team of 1,500-plus engineers and product leaders and lead the implementation of SiriusXM’s product roadmap, satellite infrastructure enhancements, and technology vision and strategy to drive innovation and growth across all SiriusXM platforms. Inzerillo will also oversee SiriusXM’s IT and Broadcast Infrastructure, along with the teams that design, build, and operate these platforms.
Inzerillo joins SiriusXM having most recently helped launch and lead all technology aspects of The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer video streaming businesses, including Disney+, ESPN+, Star+ and Hulu. Before Disney, he served as CTO and a founder of BAMTech Media, originally a Major League Baseball company.
“Joe brings significant experience building and leading innovative digital platforms, and he will be instrumental as SiriusXM continues to evolve and as we execute on our growth strategies,” said Witz. “We pride ourselves on providing the best content in audio entertainment, and with Joe spearheading our technological advancements, we will accelerate our efforts to develop the best product experiences for listeners to consume our unmatched content both in and out of the car.”
Inzerillo said, “I’m a long-time listener and huge fan of SiriusXM, and I could not be more excited to join this team. Streaming and over-the-top offerings have revolutionized the entertainment industry — and audio is no exception. This opportunity is the culmination of all of my professional experiences over the last 30 years, and one I simply could not pass up. From the moment I accepted the role, my mind has been racing with ideas for how we can expand digital capabilities across SiriusXM’s business. Together, our team will develop a product and technology roadmap that will further differentiate SiriusXM and bring creative new entertainment options to consumers at scale.”
• SiriusXM concurrently announced that Chief Innovation Officer Jim Cady, who has been serving as Interim Head of Product Development, will retire following eight years of significant contributions to SiriusXM’s technology development and the introduction of new breakthrough products. Cady will work with Inzerillo until the end of February 2022 to ensure a seamless transition.
