Leo MacCourtney

Leo MacCourtney is President of Katz Television Group, the nation’s leading television representation company, connecting marketers with local audiences at scale and with impact.

In his role as President, Leo oversees Katz’s strategic sales direction to drive growth for its more than 800 television station partners and their digital extensions across over 196 markets. Under Leo’s leadership, the Katz team focuses on strengthening advertiser relationships, advocating for local broadcast television and driving linear and digital TV business development.

Leo’s extensive background in media advertising began when he joined WERE radio in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1981, Leo left radio to join Blair Television as an account executive. During his tenure at Blair Television, Leo held various sales management roles, including Team Manager, Division Manager, and Division President. He was promoted to President and CEO of Blair Television in 1998, a position he held for nine years. In 2007, Leo joined Katz Television Group as Vice President of Business Development. He became President of Eagle Television Sales in 2008. In March of 2012, Leo was appointed to his current role as President of the Katz Television Group.

Leo is currently Chairman of the International Radio & Television Society Foundation. He also serves on the board of the Washington Media Scholars Foundation and is the Treasurer for the Broadcasters Foundation of America. He is Chairman Ex-Officio of the Television Bureau of Advertising, where has been a board member since 2005 and has served as its treasurer.