UEFA’S Pedro Pinto and RFU’s Will Chignell Bolster Media and Communications Masterclass Panel
May 18, 2015
iSportconnect, the world’s largest global private network of sports business executives, is delighted to announce Pedro Pinto, Chief of Press at UEFA and Will Chignell, Head of Communications at the Rugby Football Union (RFU), as the final panellists for the first ever Media and Communications Masterclass.
The exciting new event will be debuting in London on June 17th.
An impressive panel line up has already been confirmed for this event with Pedro and Will joining Dan Johnson, Director of Communications at the Premier League, Steve Atkins, Head of Communications and Public Affairs at Chelsea FC, Philip Bernie, Head of BBC TV Sport, Shaun Custis, Head of Sport Content at The Sun, Lee Clayton, Group Head of Sport for the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday and Christian Pfennig, Director of Corporate and Brand Communications at the Bundesliga.
Pedro Pinto has been the Chief of Press at UEFA since January 2014 and is responsible for the communication of UEFA President Michel Platini. His duties also involve being an official spokesman for European Football’s Governing Body.
Pedro was previously a journalist for almost two decades, most notably spending 15 years as a sports presenter and correspondent for CNN.
Will Chignell became the Head of Communications at the RFU in July 2011. Prior to this role, Chignell spent 17 years as an international TV broadcaster on Sky Sports.
Chignell was also the owner of bespoke communications business, Chignell Communications for 10 years, before closing the business to join the RFU.
The Media and Communications Masterclass will be a unique 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.
Pedro said: “I am really looking forward to participating in the iSportconnect Media and Communications Masterclass in June. It is a unique opportunity to share valuable experience, expertise and insight with other high ranking professionals in the industry.”
Will said: “I’m excited to be taking part in the Media and Communications Masterclass and sharing best practice with my peers in the industry. The event should prove insightful, with a good mix of speakers in place.”
Invitation Policy: The Media and Communications Masterclass is an exclusive invite only event to senior media industry executives and other similar positions.
To register your interest please contact Sylvia-Line Lamaro at sylvia-line@isportconnect.com
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