Steve Atkins and Philip Bernie Join Panel for First Media and Communications Masterclass
March 26, 2015
iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sports business executives, is delighted to announce Steve Atkins, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Chelsea FC and Philip Bernie, Head of BBC TV Sport, as panellists for the exciting new Media and Communications Masterclass.
The inaugural event will be held in London on 17th June.
Steve and Philip join already confirmed panellists Dan Johnson, Director of Communications at the Premier League and Andy Cairns, Head of Sky Sports News.
Steve Atkins was appointed Chelsea FC Head of Communications and Public Affairs in 2010 with overall responsibility for the club’s external global media relations, issue and crisis management and public affairs work.
Prior to joining Chelsea in 2008 Steve was Deputy Press Secretary at the British Embassy in Washington DC.
His responsibilities included proactive and reactive UK government communications across US media, and maintaining close and effective liaison with US colleagues in the White House, State Department, Pentagon and other US agencies on US/UK bilateral relationship issues.
Philip Bernie is the Head of BBC TV Sport – responsible for all TV Sport output on the BBC, with the exception of Formula 1.
Prior to his current role, Philip was Head of Programmes and Planning in BBC TV Sport from 2005 to 2007 and then Head of TV Sport Editorial from 2007 to 2009.
The Media and Communications Masterclass will be an event with presentations and discussions for senior media industry experts and Executives from across sport to discuss and learn about the growing trends and issues in the industry.
Our invitation-only Masterclass events provide a relaxed environment for middle and senior level executives to learn from the experts, share knowledge, discuss issues and do business.
Masterclass events are sector specific and identify important emerging trends and developments within specialised subjects.
iSportconnect Chairman Michael Cunnah said: “We are delighted to welcome Steve and Philip as panellists for this inaugural event. Their expertise will add to what will prove to be a very interesting and exciting new event.”
Invitation Policy: The Media and Communications Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to senior media industry executives and other similar positions at governing bodies, federations, teams/clubs and brands only.
To register your interest please contact Sylvia-Line Lamaro at sylvia-line@isportconnect.com
Sports Agencies, professional service providers & suppliers, please contact Mike Rocha-Keys for limited sponsorship opportunities.
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