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Meadowlark Media Appoints Bimal Kapadia as New CEO

Meadowlark Media Appoints Bimal Kapadia as New CEO
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  • PublishedOctober 20, 2025

Meadowlark Media has announced the appointment of Bimal Kapadia as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding John Skipper, who left the company earlier this year. Kapadia, who has served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer since its inception, brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the sports media landscape.

In his previous role, Kapadia was instrumental in managing key partnerships, including the collaboration with DraftKings and the deal for Pablo Torre’s show with The Athletic. His leadership is expected to steer Meadowlark Media towards innovative programming and strategic growth.

Vision for the Future

In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, co-founder Dan Le Batard expressed confidence in Kapadia’s capabilities, stating, “Bimal has the experience, care and, most importantly, the vision to make our weird spaceship a new kind of media machine.” Le Batard emphasized the need for a journalistic standard that is both independent and progressive, particularly as the media industry faces increasing challenges.

Kapadia highlighted his goal to expand the company’s programming by leveraging existing successful shows. “I’m actually more keen on derivatives of our shows,” he said, discussing how ideas from Torre’s and Le Batard’s projects could lead to new scripted or unscripted series. Kapadia believes that the established credibility of both hosts will significantly enhance the company’s reputation in a fragmented media environment.

Strategic Partnerships and Future Growth

The partnerships with DraftKings and The Athletic provide a solid foundation for Meadowlark Media’s future. “Knowing that we have two anchor deals in place… gives us almost perfect predictability for the next two and a half years, three years, four years of our company,” Kapadia noted. This stability allows the company to focus on expanding its network and exploring new content opportunities.

Kapadia underscored the importance of trust in media today, stating, “People are finding comfort and faith and safety with trusted personalities that they know.” He acknowledged that both Le Batard and Torre have built strong connections with their audiences, which he aims to enhance further.

He affirmed a commitment to journalistic integrity, stating, “As best possible, with journalism in short supply, we are as close to an independent platform as we think we can get without having to sacrifice our journalistic credibility.” Kapadia’s vision for the company includes not only fostering creativity but also allowing Le Batard to focus on storytelling and content creation.

With Kapadia at the helm, Meadowlark Media is poised to navigate the complexities of the modern media landscape while maintaining its commitment to innovative and trustworthy journalism.

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