Media executive who served as the founding president of Big Ten Network in 2006. He served in that role until 2019, when he became president of Fox Sports. Silverman also became COO of Fox Sports in 2022; he served in both capacities until stepping into an advisory role at the network in 2026. Before joining the Big Ten Network, Silverman held various executive roles at The Walt Disney Company, including serving as vice president of ABC Television.