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STATS Names Casey Wasserman to Board of DirectorsSTATS (News - Alert), the global leader in sports data and intelligence, announced today that it has named Casey Wasserman as its newest Board Director. Casey Wasserman is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Wasserman, a leading sports, entertainment and lifestyle marketing and management agency that represents brands, properties and talent on a global basis. He is also the Chairman of the LA2028 Olympics, a position held since 2014 when Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appointed Wasserman to head the city's now successful Olympic host efforts. "Casey is one of the most admired and respected executives across sports, entertainment, marketing and media and he and the Wasserman team will serve as exceptional counsel for STATS," said STATS CEO Kenneth Fuchs. "We share a common drive to find new ways for fans to get closer to the game, to help athletes and teams excel, and to support brands in telling their stories through sports." Wasserman also serves as President and CEO of the Wasserman Foundation, which funds in the areas of education, arts and culture, service and global initiatives. He s a Trustee of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and a board member of several renowned philanthropic organizations including The Jules Stein Institute, The LBJ Presidential Library and The Motion Picture Fund. Wasserman also serves on the board of directors at Activision (News - Alert) and the digital media company, Vox Media. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from UCLA and resides in Los Angeles. "Data and understanding it is revolutionizing every industry - and sports, media and advertising are all seeing the accelerating impact of that shift. STATS is at the center of that movement, specifically as a leader in driving new insights and opportunities in sports. Joining Ken's board allows us to all benefit from the knowledge and expertise our businesses can share in this new and important industry," said Wasserman About STATS STATS is the global leader in sports intelligence, operating at the intersection of sports and technology. The world's most innovative brands, technology companies, leagues and dozens of world championship teams trust STATS to find their winning edge. STATS combines the industry's fastest and most accurate data platform with video analysis, sports content and research, player tracking through STATS SportVU®, and a range of customizable digital solutions for brands. The pioneer of live sports data, STATS continues to speed innovation in the industry enhancing both team performance and fan experience. For more information, go to www.stats.com and follow STATS on Twitter (News - Alert) @STATSEngage. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171023005995/en/ |
