As vice president, executive search, Mary Moore plays a critical role in many of the transformational talent placements that make ZRG essential advisors and trusted partners to the world’s leading media, technology, and sports brands.

An industry veteran, Mary brings to each client engagement, the benefit of more than 30 years of media, sports and entertainment experience, including two decades with ESPN, one of the world’s most well-respected and valued global brands. Her career has included roles in affiliate sales, consumer products, event marketing and human resources. This cross-discipline expertise uniquely positions Mary to build lasting partnerships with both talent and corporate leadership. Leveraging her extensive brand management expertise, Mary also leads the firm’s marketing and branding.

Prior to joining ZRG's New York office in 2013, Mary spent 21 years with ESPN in roles of increasing responsibility during a time period of explosive growth at the brand. As business director, ESPN Enterprises, she managed a variety of brand extensions, including the company’s Video Games, Book Publishing, Home Entertainment and Footage Licensing businesses.

Subsequently, as senior business director, Home Entertainment, Mary oversaw all aspects of the business from product conception and development to new title launches and marketing to managing external distribution partners. Moving to ESPN’s breakthrough X Games franchise, she was responsible for marketing that drove increased viewer awareness and event attendance, while also overseeing corporate outreach to nonprofit partners. In 2011, Mary was drafted to manage a sensitive human resources transition for Disney Publishing.

Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Central Connecticut State University.