THAI businesswoman and transgender advocate Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip has announced that her company JKN Global Group, a media and content conglomerate, has acquired the ownership...
THAI businesswoman and transgender advocate Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip has announced that her company JKN Global Group, a media and content conglomerate, has acquired the ownership of the Miss Universe Organization from IMG.NEW OWNER Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, CEO of JKN Global Group, and the first woman owner of The Miss Universe Organization CONTRIBUTED PHOTOFor 71 years, the pageant has been one of the longest-running and most-watched competitions in the world.
The organization will continue to be led by its current CEO, Amy Emmerich, and president, Paula Shugart. The two were also virtually present in the press conference and shared their excitement with the new partnership.'I'm so excited. I have been here for over 20 years and I can say I think in my 20 years, this is the most excited I have been. I love the Miss Universe brand and I know we are in very good hands.