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LONDON , May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sports.com announced today that prominent Saudi businessman and CEO Majed Al Sorour has been appointed as Chairman.
Mr. Al Sorour’s role will include investment strategy and execution, as well as strategic communications and investor relations.
Mr. Al Sorour is an international businessman and entrepreneur known for identifying performance potential in growth-oriented companies. He has a particular interest in the sports and technology industries. Football was an integral part of his childhood, as he competed at the professional level with Al Nassr Football Club before becoming a manager. By special request, Al-Sorour was appointed CEO of Golf Saudi in 2018; As one of many transformational catalysts for Vision 2030, he oversaw the progress of a multi-billion dollar investment in the development of sport and the business opportunities associated with it. Al-Sorour was also the driving force behind LIV Golf, serving as CEO from the beginning to the end of the first season and successfully creating a team franchise model in the world of Golf. His disruptive strategies achieved the vision of turning Saudi Arabia into a global destination for golf, creating new business models in the process. As manager of Newcastle Football Club since taking over in 2021, Al Sorour has developed the side from near relegation in the English Premier League to a top 5 squad, working closely with the whole organization from scratch to build on what is now one of the best. valuable franchise in the EPL.
Sports.com is creating the best fan engagement experience in sports, all from one immersive platform. Sports.com is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver unmatched fan interaction and engagement by providing a central platform where users can participate, compete, and connect in virtual environments that reflect excitement, energy and passion real world sporting events. . Fans will enter a fully immersive world featuring augmented reality, gaming, live commercials, a media player and original content.
In addition, Sports.com, through its startup division, has a focused strategy to make majority and control investments in sports teams, clubs, leagues and commercial rights holders across the global sports arena. The main investment focus is to build a portfolio within soccer, motor sports, boxing, cricket, sports and other sports related assets.
Mr Al Sorour said: “I am delighted to be joining Sports.com at a critical time in its growth. I see the potential for Sports.com to use transformative technology to change the way fans interact with sports, creating an engaged global community that has never been achieved before.”
Sports.com Vice President Matthew McGahan welcomes Mr. Al Sorour, adding: “Sports.com will create the best world of fan engagement in sports through our platform and investments, and the company will benefit greatly from experience Mr. Al Sorour regarding pressure. traditional boundaries to create better sports experiences for fans.”
About Sports.com
Sports.com is a fully immersive platform that uses transformative technology to deliver unmatched fan engagement in sports. Our fans participate in live sporting events, access exclusive content, engage in gaming experiences and interact with other fans and athletes in our virtual environment that reflects the excitement, energy and passion of real-world sporting events. Through this complete integration, we are redefining the field of sports entertainment by creating a vibrant and inclusive sports community.
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