iSportconnect Opens US Office and Appoints Chris Campasano as Country Managing Director
September 27, 2011
iSportconnect are delighted to announce that they are welcoming Christopher Campasano as their new Managing Director of US Operations.
Campasano will lead all US sports business strategies, including the launch of iSportconnect networking events throughout the country and sub communities for NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and other major US sports federations.
Campasano will work to identify key corporate and institutional partnerships, lead marketing and advertising efforts, PR & media relations, as well as increasing the American membership base throughout the US Market. A US version of iSportconnect.com, which will include a regular newsletter focussing on US sports business news, is in the pipeline.
Mr Campasano joins at an exciting time for iSportconnect, as it looks to expand its offices even further into Europe, America & Asia as part of its plans to have a greater regional presence in countries where sport plays a big part in the economy. iSportconnect already have offices in the UK, Spain and opened a new office in Germany recently.
Mr Campasano is a highly-respected sports professional in local, regional and international circles, particularly within the football (soccer) community. He is the President of Upper 90 Media, a marketing and branding companythat works both in the online and offline arena. Mr. Campasano is also the President and Founder of Passing Hope, a non-profit charity that works with those who are either economically or physically challenged through The Beautiful Game. He has held executive positions with several companies, including a leading design and marketing company based in NYC and has been instrumental in the launch of various sports properties, including the Texas Pro Soccer Festival. Chris is one of the leaders looking to bring Major League Soccer to the Phoenix, Arizona metro area.
Chris holds an impressive educational background, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Arizona State University, and a MaOM in Organizational Management from The University of Phoenix. He currently resides in Gilbert, Arizona with his wife, Kelly, and two daughters, Chiara (11), and Sophia (4).
Chris Campasano said: “I am excited about this opportunity to help build iSportconnect’s brand in the US. Since the sports market in the US is so massive, I feel that we have unlimited potential of where we can take this brand in America. I am looking forward to working with all of the experienced sport professionals on our team and am confident that we will build iSportconnect into the world’s leading sports business network.”
Sree Varma, iSportconnect’s CEO and founder, said: “The US is a strategically important market for iSportconnect and we are delighted with this opportunity to benefit from Chris Campasano’s many years of experience in the United States market.”
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