JKN Global Group acquires The Miss Universe Organization from IMG

  • Image showing Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, CEO of JKN Global Group, and the first woman owner of The Miss Universe Organization

  • Transaction will expand JKN Global Group's ("JKN") portfolio of broadcast and entertainment properties to become a world-leading omnichannel powerhouse.

  • The acquisition will seek to build on The Miss Universe Organization's more than 70-year legacy, including expanded investment in licensing and merchandising opportunities.

  • With today's announcement, JKN Chief Executive Officer Anne Ja

Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, JKN Global Group Now Owns The Miss Universe Organization, Miss USA & Miss Teen USA

  • Anne Jakkaphong, The Thai businesswoman and CEO of JKN Global Group paid US$ Twenty Million ($20,000,000) to acqruire IMG's Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA

  • Amy Emmerich and Paula Shugart will continue with the organization as CEO and President, respectively

  • IMG Sells The Miss Universe Organization to Thailand-Based Media Company JKN

  • Thailand Company purchases Miss Universe Organization with leadership intact

  • We look forward to this next chapter in the Miss Univ

Paula Shugart confers with Moshe Lion, The Mayor of Jerusalem along with Miss Universe Contestants

Paula Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization, speaks at the King David Hotel

Check Pictures of Paula Shugart, Mayor Moshe Lion, Caterina Di Fuccia, Harnaaz Sandhu, Beatrice Luigi Gomez, Hanna Nepliakh, and Ora Ivanišević from King David Hotel

Sat, Dec 4, 2021,Jerusalem, Israel: The First Ever, Historic, Iconic and Daredevil Event Miss Universe Contestant went for The Official Evening Walk to the King David Hotel during The Rededication Hanukkah Week in The Holy Land on Tuesday Night, Nov 30. Ms.