{"id":137,"date":"2017-01-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadersinsport.com\/sport-business\/press-releases\/the-leaders-under-40-awards-2017-nominations-now-open\/"},"modified":"2021-09-02T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T10:59:24","slug":"leaders-40-awards-2017-nominations-now-open","status":"publish","type":"press-releases","link":"https:\/\/leadersinsport.com\/sport-business\/news\/leaders-40-awards-2017-nominations-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"The Leaders Under 40 Awards 2017 nominations now open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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The Awards return for the third edition<\/p>\n \n \n \n

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The Leaders Under 40 Awards is back for a third year to uncover the best global talent in sport business. The annual awards, created by Leaders<\/strong> and Aspire Academy<\/strong>, recognises the off field visionaries who are shaping the future of the sports industry. The awards ceremony celebrating those chosen for the Class of 2017, will return to the iconic Natural History Museum<\/strong> on the 3 October 2017<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The annual campaign involves an extensive search of all geographies, sports and job functions, to identify those individuals helping to drive the industry forward. To uncover this exceptional work and highlight outstanding potential, over 60 established international judges will seek out individuals across 5 categories: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Digital, Marketing & Communications, <\/strong>and Sales <\/strong>to form a talented Class of 2017.<\/p>\n

Last year\u2019s ceremony was a night of celebration for the 35 exceptional individuals who were selected to join the Leaders Under 40 Awards Class of 2016. All 35 candidates were called on stage to collect their award in front of an audience of over 400. In the room there was an eclectic mix of aspiring and established leaders from across the sport business spectrum. Herbert Hainer, <\/strong>former CEO at Adidas,<\/strong> picked up the coveted Inspirational Leader Award. Andr\u00e9 Villas-Boas, <\/strong>Head Coach at Shanghai SIPG also took to the stage to offer an expert insight in a one to one interview with evening host Mark Chapman<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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James Johnson, Head of Professional Football, FIFA<\/strong> and Class of 2016 member in the Leadership category, commented:<\/p>\n

\u2018The 2016 Class is really exceptional and for me it\u2019s a privilege to be part of this group.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

James Worrall, Founder and CEO, Leaders<\/strong>, commented:<\/p>\n

\u2018The Awards really have gone global and established itself as the awards ceremony for the leaders under 40 in the business of sport. Aspire Academy are all about inspiring the next generation of leaders, so it was a natural fit to join forces and hopefully the sum is greater than the parts.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Ivan Bravo, Director General, Aspire Academy<\/strong> and Founding Partner of the Leaders Under 40 Awards, commented:<\/p>\n

\u2018The Leaders Under 40 Awards is the perfect platform for us to uncover the most talented individuals operating in sport business, and the industry recognises those who are really making the difference. For us recognising talent also provides a reference point for those aspiring to be leaders in the industry.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Nominations for the 2017 Leaders Under 40 Awards are now open. To\u00a0<\/strong>nominate yourself or someone you know, click\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0Or to find out more about the Leaders Under 40 Awards, click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leaders Under 40 Awards Class of 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Digital<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris Schlosser, SVP and General Manager, MLS Digital, MLS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alexandra Willis, Head of Communications, Content & Digital, Wimbledon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tim Greenberg, SVP Digital, World Surf League<\/strong><\/p>\n

Diego Gigliani, SVP, Media and Innovation, City Football Group<\/strong><\/p>\n

Victor Alvarado, Chief Marketing Officer, Federaci\u00f3n Mexicana de F\u00fatbol Asociaci\u00f3n, A.C.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nuno Moura, Global Brand Digital Director, Nike<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stephen McArdle, EVP, Digital Media & Strategic Planning, NHL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Entrepreneurship <\/strong><\/p>\n

Will Dean, CEO & Founder, Tough Mudder<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sanjit Atwal, CEO & Co-Founder, Squawka<\/strong><\/p>\n

Igor Ulis, CEO & Co-Founder, Omnigon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Danny Townsend, Chief Revenue Officer, Nielsen Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jason Robins, Co-Founder & CEO, Draft Kings<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicholas Horbaczewski, Founder & CEO, Drone Racing League<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tom Vernon, Founder & Chairman, Right to Dream & FC Nordsjaelland<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leadership <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rory Brown, President, Bleacher Report<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sam Hollis, Chief Operating Officer, America\u2019s Cup Event Authority<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elkhan Mammadov, General Secretary, Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan<\/strong><\/p>\n

Omar Berrada, Chief Operating Officer, Manchester City FC<\/strong><\/p>\n

James Johnson, Head of Professional Football, FIFA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Connor Schell, SVP and Executive Producer, ESPN Films and Original Content, ESPN<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nakisa Bidarian, Chief Financial Officer, UFC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Marketing & PR<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daniel Glantz, Global Head of Sponsorship, AIG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Olivier van Lindonk, Senior Vice President, IMG Tennis, IMG<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matt McKie, Global Marketing Director for EA SPORTS FIFA, EA SPORTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Todd Fischer, SVP, Global Sports and Entertainment Consulting, GMR Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n

John-Olav Evans, Marketing Director, Norwegian Ski Federation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melissa Proctor, Chief Marketing Officer, Atlanta Hawks\u00a0Basketball Club and Philips Arena<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scott Bowers, Group Communications Director, The Jockey Club<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sales <\/strong><\/p>\n

Matthew O\u2019Donohoe, Head of International Sales and Business Development, CAA Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cole Gahagan, Chief Revenue Officer, Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nathan Lindberg, Director of eSports Sales, Twitch<\/strong><\/p>\n

Brett Clarke, Global Head of Business Development and Marketing Partnerships, Nitro Circus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Wendy Jiang Jing, Commercial Vice President, APAC, Women’s Tennis Association<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nick Baker, Senior Vice President, AEG Global Partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Younger, Senior Director Corporate Partnerships, Hulman Motorsports Corporation – IndyCar Series & Indianapolis Motor Speedway<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n

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