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10 NEXT - The inaugural class of 2011 has been selected

SportsPro Ivy Sports Symposium

“We are excited to be partnering with SportsPro on the 10 NEXT. Our mission has always been to advance the sports business by promoting young leaders in the industry, and this is a perfect opportunity to recognize those who have made a significant impact early in their careers. 10 NEXT will provide a glimpse into the future of the sports business.”

Chris Chaney, Founder & Executive Director, Ivy Sports Symposium

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proudly sponsored by the Manhattan Sports Business Academy.

SportsPro, in partnership with the Ivy Sports Symposium, is seeking the next generation of sports industry leaders from around the world who will shape the business in the coming decades.

The 10 NEXT is a new award that aims to recognize ten stars of the sports business industry under the age of 30 that have achieved a level of success that is truly rare at such a young age. Those chosen will be honored as the inaugural Ivy Sports Symposium-SportsPro 10 NEXT class.

SportsPro and the Ivy Sports Symposium received a hugely competitive batch of nominations from across the globe. The nominees faced a comprehensive, independent judging process.

Harrie Bakst
President and Founder, Carnegie Sports & Entertainment, Inc.

Age: 26
Location: Greater New York City Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “Harrie’s experience and leadership, even at 26 years old, have transformed the world of philanthropy by integrating sports and entertainment business platforms with altruistic endeavors.”

Brett Clarke
General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Wests Tigers Rugby League Football Club

Age: 29
Location: Sydney Area, Australia

What his nominators said about him: “Not only has Brett achieved outstanding results for Wests Tigers, he has done so on what would be arguably one of the leanest operating budgets in professional sport."

Ben Hartman
Director, Athletes & Personalities, Octagon Australia

Age: 28
Location: Sydney Area, Australia

What his nominators said about him: “Ben envisioned a transformation of the traditional athlete representation business in Australia that won endorsement by senior Octagon management and resulted in a 900 per cent revenue increase and a tripling of the division’s staff.”

Darren Heitner
Entertainment, Sports and Intellectual Property Attorney

Age: 26
Location: Miami, Florida Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “Darren has been one of the only public leaders in the athlete agent community over recent years, and has been a force for change and education.”

Monica Lewis
Sports and Entertainment Publicist, ProMo Strategies

Age: 27
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Area, USA

What her nominators said about her: “Monica is very respected among her peers and has truly been an example of hard work and dedication. She has proven herself successful, working with some of the biggest names in sports and on the largest platforms.”

Jim McCloud
Director, Sponsorship Sales, Major League Baseball Advanced Media

Age: 28
Location: Greater New York City Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “Jim has all the tools, a first-class mind and a drive to engage it, exceptional communication skills, a work ethic refined by controlled ambition and natural leadership abilities.”

Jared Melzer
Sports Marketing Manager, Johan Bruyneel Sports Management

Age: 29
Location: Greater New York City Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “Jared is a very bright, motivated business professional with tremendous vision and commitment. One thing that defines him is his ability to work with people from a wide variety of different cultures.”

David Oestreicher
Manager, Global Business Development, National Basketball Association

Age: 27
Location: Greater New York City Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “He's changing the way people do sports marketing, and the ground breaking results validate the effectiveness of his work. If he were a stock, I would invest all I could in him.”

Jared Schoenfeld
Manager, Corporate Hospitality, The Madison Square Garden Company

Age: 25
Location: Greater New York City Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “Jared is truly gifted in his abilities to drive sales revenue and new business to whatever employer or property he is working for. He is able to do this because of his genuine caring nature for those he interacts with.”

John Younger
Senior Director, Business Development, Roush Fenway Racing

Age: 28
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Area, USA

What his nominators said about him: “John is a consummate professional, and one of the best people I have worked with in the sport of Nascar. He is passionate, hard-working, creative and results-driven.”