After more than 20 years at Disney Entertainment and ESPN, Aaron LaBerge is leaving the company to become the CTO at PENN Entertainment. In an internal memo to staff, LaBerge cited personal reasons for his departure but expressed confidence in the team and leadership to navigate the change smoothly. He plans to work with company leaders to ensure a seamless transition before his departure at the end of June.
LaBerge’s departure comes after significant progress made by the team over the past 15 months. He is confident that the team will continue to build on this success even in his absence. This move marks a significant change for LaBerge after his long tenure at Disney, but he is excited to take on new challenges at PENN Entertainment.
PENN Entertainment is the company behind ESPN Bet, the sports network’s online sportsbook. LaBerge’s experience in technology and his expertise in building successful digital platforms will be valuable assets as he takes on this new role. He has expressed gratitude for the opportunities he has had at Disney and is looking forward to a successful transition to his new role.