Chairman
Independence Historical Trust
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
William (Bill) J. Marrazzo is President and Chief Executive Officer of WHYY, Inc., the leading public media organization serving the tristate area. Bill is a leader in the development of new digital technologies with an evolving number of video, audio and web distribution pathways, enabling WHYY to systematically grow in ranking amongst a large number of regional media outlets. During his tenure at WHYY, Bill has tripled the size of the newsroom, earning the reputation as the most trusted source of news and information, with a cultural arts program amplifying the creativity of the region’s rich cultural heritage. Consequently, WHYY enjoys growth from its general audience, corporations and foundations, positioning it as one of the most financially stable non-commercial media enterprises in the nation. Before joining WHYY in November 1997, Bill’s career included senior executive roles in both the environmental and water industries, for Bill are equally important to the quality-of-life opportunities. Bill currently serves as chairman of the board of directors of Independence National Historical Trust and The Fund for the Fairmount Water Works. Bill was named one of the Philly Power 100 on November 2, 2022. Bill and his wife Randi reside in the City of Philadelphia.
Monday, April 3, 2023
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM CDT