Early career Pizzuti Henry began her professional career in
real estate development, a field in which her father was also active. Her public profile increased following her marriage to
John W. Henry, principal owner of
Fenway Sports Group. She later assumed leadership roles within organizations affiliated with Henry.
The Boston Globe / Boston Globe Media Partners In 2013,
John W. Henry, founder of the investment management firm John W. Henry & Company, acquired
The Boston Globe from The New York Times Company. In November 2020,
The Boston Globe named Linda Pizzuti Henry as the chief executive officer of Boston Globe Media Partners, the parent company of
The Boston Globe, Boston.com, and
STAT News. Prior to her appointment, she held an ownership stake in Boston Globe Media Partners alongside her husband, John W. Henry. A 2020 report by
The New York Times showed John W. Henry's involvement in his wife's increasing leadership role within the company. Matt Rocheleau, a
Globe investigative reporter and union representative, expressed skepticism at the time about the likelihood of quick resolutions to internal issues following her promotion. she has overseen initiatives aimed at digital innovation and the modernization of journalistic and business practices at
The Boston Globe. In addition to her executive work, Pizzuti Henry has contributed as a producer on media projects, including documentaries focused on sports and civic topics. She is also involved in the strategic management of
Fenway Sports Group's portfolio, which includes the
Boston Red Sox,
Liverpool F.C., and the Pittsburgh Penguins. == Philanthropy and civic engagement ==