Mark Harrison
Founder & President
A true innovator and inspirator, Mark’s journey has taken him everywhere from student paper editor to soon to be published author, from super fan to coach and part-timer to president. No stranger to overcoming obstacles in his almost 25 years running a company, he’s experienced losses, gains, and some reinventions along the way – and he’s still loving every minute of it.
Ricardo Fort
VP, Global Sports Partnerships
Coca-Cola’s global sponsorships include partnerships with The Olympics, FIFA, and UEFA, just to name a few. Juggling such a demanding portfolio is no easy task so Ricardo keeps his eye on the prize, throws passion into the mix and has mastered the art of balancing short term needs with long term goals.
Matthew Leopold
Director
ESA is the voice of the sponsorship industry in Europe. One way Matthew looks to raise sponsorship standards is by using sponsorship to solve business problems. Finding that insight and figuring out who you want to win over will be the spark that fuels success.
David Zimberoff
Vice President of Marketing
From the single track in SRAM’s office to the pump track in his backyard, David’s passion for cycling is endless. See how the SRAM brand has grown one part, event, and athlete at a time. Plus, get inspired by SRAM’s World Bicycle Relief that changes lives by providing transportation to people in developing countries.
Elisa Beselt
Director, Consulting
As co-author of the Canadian Sponsorship Landscape Study for more than seven years, Elisa’s knowledge spans far and wide. Join her as she shares results, trends and insights from a global sponsorship perspective, helping industry professionals dive deeper, one statistic at a time.
Hamish Acland
Founder & CEO
What does a professional skier do when he’s not happy with his sports apparel? Start his own brand and take it global of course. From humble beginnings in a New Zealand garage to stock in more than 400 stores worldwide, learn Hamish’s story.
Bruce Bundrant
Founder & CEO
What business does an American have in European FC sponsorship? Quite a lucrative one actually. Find out how Bruce made the leap from the U.S. to Europe and back again and all the sponsorship goals he has scored along the way.
Zaileen Janmohamed
Senior VP, Client Consulting & Services
Recognized in Leaders Under 40’s Class of 2017 and the 2016 SBJ 40 Under 40, with roles ranging from Head of Olympics to Sponsorship Intelligence at Visa to managing a team of 40 people and 15 clients at GMR, be inspired by Zaileen’s climb and all she accomplished getting there.
Alison Désir
Founder, Harlem Run & Run4AllWomen
Named by Women's Running as one of 20 women who are changing the sport of running and the world, Alison will inspire you with her incredible journey of how she is driving positive change through the transformational power of sport.
Jason Robert
Co-founder & CEO, HelloSugoi
How did a former touring drummer co-found the world's first blockchain powered event ticketing platform? Jason's path called on his love of technology, math and logic skills, and just the right dose of creativity to help create HelloSugoi. And he might just change the way we solve problems in the sponsorship industry.
Norm O'Reilly
Partner Consultant
Recognized as a leading scholar in the business of sports, Dr. O’Reilly wears many hats including author, professor, presenter, researcher, and even marathon runner. Yet he still found time to co-author the inaugural Global Sponsorship Landscape Study. He’ll be sharing this exciting study – and his insights – in a not-to- be-missed session.
Pamela Hollander
VP Consumer Marketing
Pam oversees Allstate’s Sponsorship Marketing Program which includes title sponsorship of MLS and the Allstate Sugar Bowl, and partnerships with more than 90 colleges and universities. Always searching for new ways to support local communities and connect with people, learn her story and see why she’s best known for creating programs that get consumers engaging with brands in unexpected ways.