Arne Rees

Mr. Rees is widely known for his work as a senior executive at sports broadcasting network ESPN, a subsidiary of the Disney Corporation where he held various positions including Chief of Staff to ESPN President George Bodenheimer, GM of International Digital Media, and Vice President of International Development. Prior to joining ESPN in 2006, he spent six years as the Head of Strategic Business Development at UEFA, helping grow the EURO and Champions League brands’ global image. Mr. Rees also worked for UBS Capital in their technology venture fund prior to joining UEFA. Mr. Rees is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, where he teaches media strategy. Mr. Rees served as Chief Operating Officer at RSE Ventures from 2013 – 2016, and as a partner at Vayner/RSE.

Companies

• CEO Sportradar US Sportradar (2020)
• Chairman Bundesliga Americas DFL (2018)
• Adjunct Professor Columbia Business School (2013)
• COO RSE Ventures (2013)
• Chairman US Board Sportradar (2018 — 2020)
• Partner MSP Sports Capital (2017 — 2020)
• Strategic Advisor to the Chairman beIN Sports (2013 — 2013)
• Chief of Staff to President, VP International Business Development and Digital ESPN (2006 — 2013)
• Head of Strategy and Business Development UEFA (2000 — 2006)

Education

• The Fletcher School at Tufts University
• École des Ponts Business School