Sylvester J Phifer

Sylvester J Phifer is an accomplished executive in the advertising and media sales industry, currently serving as Vice President of Automated Ad Platform Sales at The Walt Disney Company since January 2019. In this role, Sylvester leads the development and implementation of advanced advertising strategies while overseeing sales performance and customer success. Previously, Sylvester held the position of Senior Director of Multiplatform Portfolio Advertising Sales, directing agency ad sales across various Disney properties. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Director of Media Sales & Sponsorship at ESPN and Director at the National Football League, where Sylvester drove significant revenue growth through innovative sales strategies. Sylvester's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University and an ongoing pursuit of dual MBAs in Global Business Leadership from Brown University and IE Business School.