Theodore 'Ted' J. Leonsis is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE), which controls the Washington Wizards (NBA), Washington Capitals (NHL), and Capital One Arena. His career is rooted in media, technology, sports ownership, and serial entrepreneurship.

Leonsis holds a B.A. from Georgetown University. His philosophical approach centers on scale, disruption, and long-term commitment to integrated sports and entertainment (pioneering the modern sports ownership model). He made his initial fortune as a senior executive at AOL during the 1990s tech boom.

• Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) (Founder & CEO): The core private asset, controlling major Washington D.C. sports teams and entertainment venues.
• AOL (Former Executive): The foundational source of his wealth, tied to his senior role as President and later Vice Chairman of America Online (AOL).
• Sports Apex: His success is built on scale management and dominating the regional market for professional sports and live entertainment.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in media rights, real estate, and sports IP.

Ted Leonsis's strategic genius was his commitment to content and community. He joined AOL in 1994, rising to become a key executive during the height of the Internet boom. 1999: MSE. He co-founded Monumental Sports & Entertainment (acquiring the Capitals, Wizards, and Arena). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the vertical integration of sports ownership and venue control in a major U.S. market.

He remains Chairman and CEO of MSE, guiding the company's continuous expansion and technological modernization. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable appreciation and profitability of the global professional sports and entertainment sector.

Ted Leonsis's social impact flows from Monumental Sports' role in providing major civic and entertainment assets for the Washington D.C. region. The Leonsis family foundations support various educational and community initiatives, particularly focused on children's welfare and digital literacy.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Ted Leonsis maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global entertainment sector.

Residing in Potomac, Maryland, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to corporate governance, strategic investment, and sports management.