ALEJANDRO DOMINGUEZ
CONMEBOL
President
BIO
Alejandro Domínguez, born in Asunción on January 25, 1972, studied at Colegio San Andrés and later obtained an Economics degree in Kansas, USA. After returning to Paraguay, he joined Grupo Nación de Comunicaciones and eventually became its General Director. He completed an MBA at Universidad Católica de Asunción, earning honors. Domínguez co-founded Fundación Primero Paraguay and the Esperanza para el Autismo foundation. In 2007, he was appointed vice president of the Press Freedom Commission of the IAPA.
DANIELLE SMITH
TheCollective Wasserman
President
BIO
Danielle Smith has a distinguished career in both academia and sports. She is an active member of The Collective Think Tank, promoting women in sports alongside notable figures like Katie Lebel and Nefertiti Walker. She serves as an adjunct professor in Sport Management at the University of North Carolina and advises several sports organizations, including the Atlantic Coast Conference. Her focus areas include corporate social responsibility in sports, women in sports, and innovative education in sport management. Previously, she was Vice President of Brands at Wasserman, a global sports marketing agency.
EDSON CREVECOEUR
Miami Heat
SVP Strategy & Data Analytics
BIO
Edson Crevecoeur, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Data Analytics at the Miami HEAT, has over 20 years of experience building tech solutions, commercializing data assets, and driving organizational transformations. He is also the Co-Founder and COO of 601 Analytics, a tech startup delivering innovative data platforms for the sports and entertainment industry, serving top teams, leagues, and venues across the U.S.
GIANNI INFANTINO
FIFA
President
BIO
Gianni Infantino, a Swiss lawyer and sports executive, has been the President of FIFA since 2016. Previously, he served as UEFA's Secretary General, leading significant reforms and expanding major tournaments. At FIFA, he has introduced initiatives like the 48-team World Cup and global development programs to grow football worldwide. Known for his focus on globalization and inclusion, his leadership has faced criticism regarding transparency in FIFA's governance.
HEIDI PELLERANO
CONCACAF
Chief Commercial Officer
BIO
Heidi Pellerano joined Concacaf in February 2019 as the head of the Commercial division. She oversees Business Development, Partnership Marketing, Digital and Emerging Technologies, Strategy, Media Distribution, and Broadcast Productions, while also being part of the executive leadership team. Before Concacaf, she was an Executive Vice President at the sports marketing agency Wasserman, where she led the brands consulting division and multicultural practice.
JAVIER TEBAS
LALIGA
President
BIO
LaLiga has been at the forefront of sports tech innovation, focusing on product development and ecosystem protection. Since 2013, President Javier Tebas has led economic recovery, centralized audiovisual rights, and international competition. Born in 1962, Costa Rican Tebas presided over Sociedad Deportiva Huesca and held executive roles in Spanish soccer. He represented 30 small clubs in audiovisual rights negotiations and became LaLiga's president in 2013, re-elected in 2016 and 2019.
JHON TEXTOR
EAGLE FOOTBALL HOLDING
Chairman
BIO
John Textor is the owner of SAF Botafogo and Chairman of Eagle Football Holdings. An experienced entrepreneur and investor, Textor has a strong background in digital media, technology, and sports. As founder and CEO of The Sports Entertainment Group, he focuses on the sports and entertainment sectors. Textor has been involved in high-profile investments in professional sports teams and holds leadership roles across various industries. Through Botafogo and Eagle Football, he aims to bring innovation, growth, and international recognition to the club.
JON CRUZ
YouTube
Director Global Head of Sports
BIO
Jon Cruz is the Global Director and Head of Sports Partnerships at YouTube. He leads strategies to develop and manage global sports partnerships, enhancing sports content presence on the platform. Throughout his career, he has played a crucial role in expanding YouTube as a prime destination for sports content, boosting fan engagement and brand visibility through strategic partnerships.
JORGE MAS
Inter Miami CF
Co-Owner
BIO
Jorge Mas is an American businessman and managing owner of Inter Miami CF, a Major League Soccer team founded in 2018. Alongside co-founders David Beckham and Jose Mas, Jorge has been a driving force in the transformation and expansion of the team since it began competing in MLS in 2020. Inter Miami CF quickly gained international recognition, partly due to its high-profile players such as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Under Jorge Mas's leadership, the club has played a significant role in the growth of soccer in the United States, generating immense interest both locally and globally. His vision and dedication have helped shape Inter Miami CF into a key player in the sporting world.
JULIA PALLE
Formula E
VP Sustainability
BIO
Julia Pallé is a leading expert on sustainability in motorsport and the international elite sport industry. In her role at the world’s first all-electric motor racing series, Julia certified the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship net zero carbon since inception in 2020 – the first sport in the world to achieve the standard. While developing and implementing the sustainability strategy at Formula E, Julia has overseen a range of significant achievements that establishes Formula E’s credentials as a leader of sustainability in tier-one sport. Julia is also Sustainability Advisor for Extreme E and E1, respectively the all-electric SUVs series and the all-electric boat series. Before joining Formula E, Julia was the Sustainability Executive at Michelin Motorsport.
LUIGI DE SIERVO
Liga Serie A
CEO
BIO
Luigi De Siervo, CEO of Lega Serie A since 2018, has a background as a lawyer and held key roles at Toys 'R' Us, Rai Com, and Infront Italy, managing commercial relationships with Lega Serie A. This experience has been pivotal in transforming Lega Serie A into a media company, establishing its own broadcasting center, IBC Lissone, and expanding internationally, including opening an office in New York.
MAURICIO SULAIMÁN
WORLD BOXING COUNCIL
President
BIO
In 2014, he was unanimously elected President of the World Boxing Council (WBC), the global governing body of boxing, which has 174 affiliated countries. Recognized for his efforts in promoting the sport, he received the National Sports Award in 2020, among other national and international honors. He has spoken at prestigious forums such as the United Nations, the White House, and the Vatican, engaging with leaders and dignitaries worldwide. Actively involved in social projects, he is an ambassador for Special Olympics and other initiatives, and he was appointed by Pope Francis in 2016 to create the BOXVAL program, which uses boxing to teach values to youth globally.
MICHELE UVA
UEFA
Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability
BIO
Michele Uva is UEFA's Director of Social and Environmental Sustainability since January 2021. He has held CEO roles in various sports organizations, including the Italian Football Association (FIGC) and Italian Olympic Committee (CONI). Uva served as Deputy Commissioner in Serie A and was UEFA Vice-President from 2017 to 2020. He chaired the Club Licensing Committee and contributed to other UEFA committees. Uva has authored six books on sports and football and lectures at international and Italian universities.
MIGUEL ANGEL GIL
Atlético de Madrid
Owner / CEO
BIO
Miguel Ángel Gil Marín (b. 1963) is the CEO and main shareholder of Atlético de Madrid. Since becoming managing director in 1993, the club has won 11 titles, including 6 international, and played in 2 UEFA Champions League finals. They won La Liga in 1995-96 and 2013-14. The club is now in its best era, ranking in the Top 13 by income and finishing the last two seasons 2nd in UEFA. With 125,000 members, they recently opened Wanda Metropolitano stadium, set to host the next UEFA Champions League final.
MONSERRAT JIMÉNEZ
CONMEBOL
Deputy General Secretary and Legal Director
BIO
Montserrat Jiménez Granda is the Deputy General Secretary and Legal Director at CONMEBOL. She holds a law degree with honors and has specialized in various legal fields, including civil law and sports management, with postgraduate qualifications from prestigious institutions. She has held significant roles in Paraguayan sports, such as President of the Sports Tribunal of the Paraguayan Basketball Confederation and President of the Paraguayan Anti-Doping Organization.
NASSER AL-KHORI
Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Qatar
Executive Director
BIO
Nasser Al-Khori is the Executive Director of the Generation Amazing Foundation at the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy. He oversees initiatives that leverage football for social development, particularly among youth in underprivileged and displaced communities. Under his leadership, the foundation has established key partnerships and expanded its global impact. Nasser also launched Doha Debates and other initiatives under Qatar Foundation, and he serves on the UNESCO Chair for sport governance. He holds an MBA from UCL and a Bachelor's from Carnegie Mellon University.
RAFAELA PIMENTA
Sport Agent
BIO
Rafaela Pimenta graduated in Law from the Universidade de São Paulo, specializing in international law. During her studies, she received several scholarships, including the Sasakawa fund for young leaders. She taught international public and private law for 10 years, educating over 5,000 students. She has authored articles on international contracts and arbitration. With 25 years in the football industry, she was the only business partner of the late Mino Raiola. She co-founded The Football Forum and is involved in multiple football agent associations. She is fluent in six languages.
RONALDO NAZARIO
Legend
BIO
Ronaldo Nazário de Lima, since September 28th, 2018, is the President of Real Valladolid CF. As a football player, he won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and 2002 and was awarded the FIFA World Player three times and the Golden Boot twice. He served as a UN Goodwill Ambassador and is now an entrepreneur, financer of sports and education projects, and sports event consultant. Since 2022, he owns 90% of Cruzeiro, a historic Brazilian soccer club in the second division.
SARAI BAREMAN
FIFA
Chief Woman´s Football Officer
BIO
Sarai Bareman has had a distinguished career in banking, football administration, and global sports leadership. After 12 years in banking in New Zealand, she moved to football administration with the Samoan Football Federation in 2009, eventually becoming its CEO. She then joined the Oceania Football Confederation in 2014. In 2016, Sarai became FIFA's first-ever Chief Women's Football Officer, leading the global strategy for women's football and overseeing the successful 2019 Women's World Cup.
TANIA BRAGA
COI
Head of Legacy
BIO
Tania Braga is the Head of Legacy at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), leading strategies to ensure the lasting impact of the Olympic Games. With a strong background in sustainability and social development, she played a crucial role in delivering legacy programs for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, focusing on environmental initiatives and community engagement. Her work continues to shape the approach to driving positive, long-term change through major sporting events globally.
