Jon Wertheim

1. Jon Wertheim is an accomplished sports journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent, having joined the broadcast in 2017. His reporting for the newsmagazine has covered a diverse range of topics from sports, foreign and national news to cultural phenomena, and has taken him to various global locations including Saudi Arabia and Russia. In Saudi Arabia, he reported on the kingdom's investment in sports amid "sportswashing" allegations, and in Russia, he examined the impact of the country's invasion of Ukraine on the world's ballet stages.

In addition to his role with 60 Minutes, Wertheim serves as the executive editor and a senior writer for Sports Illustrated, and provides commentary for the Tennis Channel. He has also executive produced several television and film projects, including the Emmy Award-winning documentary "RIVALS: Ohio State vs Michigan." Wertheim has authored 11 books, with New York Times bestsellers such as "Scorecasting: The Hidden Influences Behind How Sports Are Played and Games Are Won" co-written with Tobias Moskowitz, and "You Can't Make This Up" with Al Michaels. His literary contributions have been recognized in anthologies like "The Best American Sports Writing" and "The Best American Crime Writing" series.

Wertheim's investigative journalism at 60 Minutes has delved into significant issues like the Taylor Energy Oil Spill and its environmental ramifications. He has profiled prominent figures such as Charles Barkley, Sue Bird, and Rafael Nadal, and covered diverse topics from sports gambling to the phenomenon of panini stickers. His international reporting has taken him to locations like Fogo Island in Canada and Malta, where he highlighted corruption and the murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.

Wertheim has been recognized for his contributions to sports journalism, notably receiving the Eugene L. Scott Award from the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2022. His keynote speeches often blend sports anecdotes with business acumen, providing transformative business lessons and insights into biases and decision-making processes in sports that relate to business strategies. Wertheim’s extensive experience and insightful reporting continue to make him a leading voice in sports journalism and an influential figure in discussing the integration of sports principles in business and corporate settings.