The Cowboy Code

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OK ETHICS Presents:

The Cowboy Code

Pat Fitzgerald | President & CEO

National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

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Pat Fitzgerald is a native Oklahoman with more than 40 years of experience in various industries, including senior executive positions at Apple, Walt Disney Studios, Citibank, and Campbell Soup Company. He was named President and CEO of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in October 2022.

Fitzgerald previously owned a consulting practice and served as an Operating Partner for Virgo Investment Group, advising entrepreneurs and mid-sized companies seeking operational expertise and capital. He served a two-year stint as a special advisor and Cabinet member for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Entertainment under Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin.

Prior to this, Fitzgerald worked at Apple as Vice President and General Manager of iTunes where he led global product and operations for iTunes products and Apple’s gift card business. Prior to Apple, he worked at Disney as the global EVP and acting COO for the Home Entertainment division of Walt Disney Studios. There he also led the direct-to-consumer strategic plan and initiatives for content which is known now as Disney+.

Fitzgerald received his Bachelor of Science from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1986, with a double major in Marketing & Accounting. Having relocated frequently during his career, he moved back to Oklahoma in 2015 with Barb, his wife of 40 years, and so that he could reside close to their daughter, son-in-law, son, daughter-in-law, and their five grandchildren.

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