Summits Day
Which sports areas are positioned for sustainable growth? What are the headwinds that investors should be most mindful of? What are the macro socioeconomic trends with potential for outsized impact on the sports industry?
- Jeevan Sagoo - Managing Director, U.S. Direct Lending, Ares Management
- Charlie Methven - Co-Host, Business of Sport
The business of sport is entering a new era: How will private equity be impactful withing sports?
- Gregory Scott - Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Kirkland & Ellis
- Chris Warren - Partner, Charterhouse Capital Partners
- Kitan Irukera - Investor, Dynasty Equity
- Mathijn Visser - Managing Director, CVC
- Drew Weatherford - Founding Partner, Weatherford Capital
Focusing on fandom and engaged consumers from lifestyle products to recreational activities and innovative technologies to broaden momentum: How are industry leaders exploring new models aimed at driving growth, liquidity, and global reach in an era of escalating franchise valuations?
- Nicki Boyd - Managing Partner, Sphera Partners
- Kirsten Sibbit-Johnston - Director, Strategy, Transformation & Growth Women's Sport Lead, The Sports Consultancy
- Karim Ben Rejeb - Co-Founder, Athvance Capital
How do LPs evaluate sports investments? Where does the asset class fit into their portfolio compared to others? What is the tangible perceived ROI in sports?
- Kirk Rostron - Managing Partner, Mt. Vernon Capital
- Cem Usakli - Managing Director, Global Alpha, Alpha Alternatives, PSP Investments
- Anu Chhabra - Founder, Nosirrah Capital
- Massimo Marinelli - Founder, Berkida Ventures
- Rahul Mehta - Partner, Obsidian Sports Management
End of the Investing in Sports Summit