ADVISORY BOARD WORKING WITH KEY MARKET STAKEHOLDERS

In November 2018, Soccerex will be returning to mainland United States, bringing with it more than two decades of experience in delivering high level networking and learning platforms for the soccer industry around the world.

The US market has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years with vast potential for further industry expansion. Our Soccerex USA event in Miami on 15th & 16th November will be the first of a long term tenure in the country, providing a platform to showcase this market growth and the many opportunities that exist within the US and the wider Americas, where soccer is undisputedly the most popular sport.

To assist in ensuring that the event both meets the needs of the local market and also brings the latest ideas from around the globe, Soccerex is assembling an advisory board of senior figures from within the game, including representatives from Concacaf, US Soccer and Major League Soccer, who will be recommending themes and industry sectors that the event should focus on, advocating for particular topics or thought leaders to be included and helping to ensure the event format best serves the local market.

This will help ensure that the event delivers the greatest possible outcomes for all involved, and that the vast potential in the region can be realised as quickly and efficiently as possible. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

PHILIPPE MOGGIO GARY STEVENSON GENERAL SECRETARY, CONCACAF PRESIDENT & MANAGING DIRECTOR, MLS BUSINESS VENTURES

Responsible for the growth of the game across MLS are Soccerex regulars and in Gary, we have one the region, Concacaf are event partners for of the league’s most senior figures. Gary oversees Soccerex USA and the involvement of General the domestic and international commercial business Secretary Philippe Moggio underlines their of MLS which includes Soccer United Marketing (SUM), commitment to helping us ensure the needs of media and broadcasting, digital, club services, marketing, their different member federations are addressed. consumer products, special events and content creation and distribution.

US SOCCER FEDERATION ADOLFO BARA BOARD MEMBER TBC MANAGING DIRECTOR, SALES & MARKETING, LALIGA

The governing body is responsible for the growth Adolfo is part of the senior management at of Men and Women’s soccer in the United States LaLiga, one of the world’s top leagues, responsible and have overseen much success, with the for all revenue streams, key stakeholder relations Women’s team currently World Champions. They with the likes of FIFA, UEFA and other international are part of the triumvirate of nations that make up leagues and has spearheaded LaLiga’s the United bid for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. international development strategy.

SONIA BIEN-AIME DECO PRESIDENT, TURKS & CAICOS FA AND CEO, D20 SPORTS & FORMER PORTUGAL INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER, FIFA Sonia is a former captain of her national team, Deco is internationally renowned for his playing now serving as the first female President of the Turks career with the likes of FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC & Caicos FA, alongside seats on the FIFA Council and the Portuguese National Team. After retiring, and Concacaf ExCo. She has a wealth of experience Deco founded D20 Sports, an athlete management in the women’s game and also with tournament agency which lets him use his 17 years of soccer organisation from her time on various LOCs. experience to help the stars of tomorrow. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

MAYI CRUZ BLANCO EDUARDO BORGES BUSINESS PARTNER, THNK SCHOOL OF CONSULTING MP & SILVA BRAZIL, MP & SILVA CREATIVE LEADERSHIP Mayi, a Cuban national, spent nearly 10 years as Eduardo has vast experience in the media and sports Head of Women’s Football Development at FIFA. In industries. He was responsible for bringing Major addition to her role with THNK School of Creative League Gaming to Brazil and worked at leading Leadership, Mayi also serves as an Advisory Board sports marketing agencies and media groups such as Member and lecturer on Leadership and Women’s IMG, MP & Silva, Traffic, TVGlobo and Bandeirantes Football Development for the Football Business where he launched Bandsports. Academy.

COURT JESKE DANIEL CRAVO CEO, NASHVILLE SC SENIOR PARTNER, CRAVO, PASTL & BALBUENA

Court has a wealth of experience in US Sport Daniel provides his expert legal services to football from his time leading all aspects of International clubs, agents, federations, players and football’s Business for MLS and Soccer United Marketing governing bodies. Daniel is active in the Higher Court (SUM) where he was the intersection between of Sports Justice including CAS, the Court of Arbitration SUM and international teams and clubs. He was for Sport, as well as being the Vice President of the recently appointed as CEO of the new Nashville Special Committee on Legislation and Sports Law at USL franchise. the Brazilian Bar Association.

DAVID DEIN BEN GROSSMAN FORMER VICE CHAIRMAN, ARSENAL & THE FA CO-OWNER, MINNESOTA UNITED

David is a football luminary. As Vice-Chairman, he Ben is a vastly experienced football and media transformed Arsenal into one of the leading clubs in professional who co-owns Minnesota United and Europe, recruiting Arsène Wenger as manager, signing provides strategic consultancy to multiple companies, players such as and and most notably with Fox Sports where he is Lead building a solid financial model. He is also former Soccer Consultant and helps oversee their FIFA vice-chairman of and was one of World Cup Programming. the founding members of the . ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

TREVOR WATKINS GERARD HOULLIER GLOBAL HEAD OF SPORT, PINSENT MASONS HEAD OF GLOBAL FOOTBALL, RED BULL

One of the most influential advisors within the As Technical Director for the French Football business of sport globally, Trevor came to the Federation, Gerard was famously part of the set up that forefront of the industry in 1997 when he lead the delivered a ‘Golden Generation’ that won the 1998 FIFA community rescue of AFC Bournemouth and as World Cup and the 2000 UEFA Euros. He had success Chairman overseeing the building of their new managing the likes of Liverpool and Lyon and now as stadium. He now leads the Global Sports group at Head of Global Football for Red Bull, he oversees the Pinsent Masons. development of their network of clubs.

MORE NAMES TO BE CONFIRMED!

We are in advanced discussions with market experts from the US and across the Americas regarding their inclusion on the Advisory Board for Soccerex USA. Their experience will supplement the existing board and ensure we have the right mix of industry expertise to help us build the event. Watch out for announcements soon!

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