Mike is the Managing Director of beIN SPORTS Asia Pacific, responsible for operations across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Australia, and New Zealand. He oversees premium linear sports channels and a leading OTT platform, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, with accountability for rights strategy, commercial partnerships, digital transformation, and financial performance. With deep experience in premium sports broadcasting, platform distribution, and content monetization, Mike is focused on building sustainable, scalable business models while protecting the long-term value of tier-one sports rights amid accelerating platform fragmentation and evolving consumption habits.
Jo is the Managing Director, Octagon APAC & Africa, based in Singapore. In this role, she leads commercial growth, client success, and regional talent in delivering culturally relevant impactful integrated campaigns for blue-chip clients across the global sport and entertainment landscape. With over 20 years of experience, Jo has honed her expertise in brand marketing, event execution and partnership strategy and activation. She has successfully delivered integrated partnership campaigns and experiences for clients like Coca-Cola, Ferrero, Mastercard, Prudential, Shell, Standard Chartered and Topps across multiple continents and major events such as the FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, UEFA and more.
Over 20 years of experience in international sports rights working for a broadcaster, agency and premium rights holders
Responsible for the team handling all of FIFA’s broadcaster/platform commercial relationships from sales to delivery
FIFA selling its rights directly across Asia since 2023
Currently in the market to finalise FWC26 & FWWC27 media rights sales
Mustafa Ghouse is the Founding General Partner of Centre Court Capital (CCC), India's first dedicated venture capital
fund focused on the sports and gaming ecosystem. With over a decade of experience leading JSW Sports and pioneering
key initiatives in Indian sports, he recognized a critical gap—early-stage founders in this sector lacked dedicated capital
and the operational expertise needed to scale. CCC was created to bridge this gap, combining investment with hands-
on support to accelerate growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
Prior to launching CCC, Mustafa was the founding CEO of JSW Sports, where he played a pivotal role in shaping
India’s modern sports landscape. He spearheaded the development of the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), a first-of-its-
kind high-performance training centre that has nurtured multiple Olympic medalists. Under his leadership, JSW Sports
strategically invested in and operated franchises across major leagues, including the Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian
Super League (ISL), Pro Kabaddi League (PKL), Women's Premier League (WPL), and SA20. His ability to anticipate
and act on emerging trends has consistently placed him at the forefront of sports development in India.
Before transitioning to the business of sports, Mustafa had an accomplished career as a professional tennis player on
the ATP Tour, representing India at the Davis Cup and winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games. His journey—from
competing at the highest level to shaping the future of Indian sports through investment—gives him a rare, end-to-end
perspective of the industry.
Head of International Development Business
KOREA PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Min Joo KIM
Head of International Development Business
Min Joo Kim is the Head of International Business Development at Korea Professional Football League (K League), responsible for the league's global growth across media, marketing, sponsorships, and strategic partnership. She brings over seven years of experience in sports media and business, having previously led the league's domestic and international media operations, spanning production, distribution, and media strategy.
Senior Director of Regulatory at Singtel and seasoned regulatory and compliance practitioner, having worked for close to 30 years in telecommunications, broadcast and more than 10 years in fintech world
Handled prominent projects including acquisition deals in Africa, worked on the regulatory framework for the Next Generation National Broadband Network in Singapore. Participated in the discussions leading to the regulatory framework for the IPTV licensing framework in Singapore; Singtel became the second IPTV licensee and launched its Singtel TV service.
Actively engaged in discussions with industry partners and regulators on content piracy resulting in actions taken against unauthorised persons.
Co-chair of the Asia Video Industry Association Regulatory and Anti-Piracy Committee.
Ren Kai has held senior roles across commercial and government sectors, covering events management, media rights, sponsorship, and activation. He led MP & Silva’s events management team and was a key contributor to the regional media rights sales and distribution.
At StarHub, he managed sports channels and content acquisitions,
including the launch of SuperSports Arena. He also played a key role in the Singapore Youth Olympic Games 2010, focusing on athlete life development within the Culture and Education Programme.
A former national water polo vice-captain, he won three SEA Games gold medals and later chaired the SNOC Athletes’ Commission and serves on the National Youth Council.
Shoto Zhu is the CEO of SponsorForce and a veteran sports business executive with over 20 years of experience across FIFA, the J.League, and major global rights holders. He has led sponsorship, media rights, and digital innovation projects throughout Asia and Europe, and today works closely with federations, clubs, and broadcasters to shape the future of sports commercialization.
Regional Lead, APAC
GLOBAL SPORTS INNOVATION CENTER (GSIC)
Kenth ANDERSSON
SVP Business Development Global
APPEAR
Kenth ANDERSSON
SVP Business Development Global
Kenth Andersson brings nearly 30 years of experience in broadcast, live media transport, and content acquisition and delivery. Passionate about the intersection of technology, partnerships, and growth, he has built his career around opening new markets and connecting people, ideas, and innovation. With deep expertise across media, telecom, IP, cloud, and live sports workflows, Kenth is driven by practical transformation and scalable solutions. He is also a proud father of three, which keeps his perspective grounded and real.
Patrick Bour is the Head of Television and Marketing for ESPN ANZ. Patrick oversees ESPN’s television operations in the region with responsibility covering programming and acquisition, affiliate sales and ESPN on Disney+.
He has over 15 years’ experience in sports media across a variety of roles and locations, including the UK, US, Singapore and Australia. Since 2015, Patrick has overseen the growth of ESPN to become the most widely distributed sports network in the region.
International Media Rights Distribution
PHYGITAL INTERNATIONAL
Julian BUEHLER
International Media Rights Distribution
Julian (Buehler) is a sports and media executive with extensive experience in international sports marketing and commercial partnerships. He spent almost a decade at Infront Sports & Media, working with global sports federations, rights holders, and brands to develop sponsorship strategies, commercial partnerships, and innovative sports projects. Today, he is responsible for the international media rights distribution of the Games of the Future, helping bring one of the most innovative next-generation sports formats to global audiences.
Bastien Casalta is CTO and Co-Founder of TMG, a trusted worldwide partner for TV broadcasters, sports right holders, film producers and distributors, and music publishers. TMG’s mission is to add value to right holders’ contents by enforcing digital and audiovisual rights compliance. While TMG's historical business is the protection of recorded content, its technologies and know-how are also used for TV broadcast monitoring and analyses, and for the online protection of live events. TMG's Key Services include: Broadcast Monitoring and Compliance, Live Monitoring and Anti-Piracy, Internet Copyright Enforcement, and Social Media/UGC content monitoring.
Senior Director, Global Media Rights
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP (SINGAPORE) PTE LT
Jignesh CHEDDA
Senior Director, Global Media Rights
Jignesh Chedda is a seasoned sports media professional with extensive experience in sports communications, content strategy, and media engagement. Currently serving as Senior Director at ONE Championship, the world's largest martial arts organisation, Jignesh leads initiatives in Media Partnerships and Business Development thus connecting fans, athletes, and brands across platforms.
A lifelong sports and media enthusiast, Jignesh considers himself fortunate to build a career around his passions. He is grateful to be in a profession he genuinely enjoys—one that allows him to combine his love for sport with meaningful work in media and storytelling.
As the General Manager of AVIA’s Coalition Against Piracy (CAP), Matthew Cheetham is a qualified lawyer specializing in intellectual property (IP), and specifically copyright protection. AVIA represents the major video industry players in Asia Pacific and as General Manager of CAP, Matthew oversees all CAP anti-piracy efforts for AVIA members in Asia Pacific. Matthew has over 20 years’ experience working in Asia-Pacific (APAC) for some of the largest content producers in the world.
Managing Director SEA - Japan, S. Korea & ANZ
LALIGA
Ivan CODINA
Managing Director SEA - Japan, S. Korea & ANZ
An ambitious and talented sports executive expert with a Masters in Sports Management from The Johan Cruyff Institute, and a double degree holder of Business Administration and Sports Management from Ramón Llull, a prestigious university in Spain.
He has over 20 years of experience in the Sports Industry, with the past 17 years being in Asia. He has succeeded in different roles in FC Barcelona, SportSG, and agencies like Dentsu and Red Card Group, and is currently heading the LALIGA’s regional office for SEA, Australia, Japan & S.Korea. His extensive experience also includes helping global brands such as Toyota, Panasonic and General Motors navigate the intricacies of sports marketing.
Very passionate about sports, where he first developed himself as a professional athlete and later in the areas of Sports Marketing, Events, Media Rights, and Commercial Partnerships.
President & Co-founder of PROTOCOL SPORTS MARKETING and President of satellite/internet transmission provider TV2GO INTERNATIONAL - Lowell Conn is an expert in media rights distribution, content delivery and live sports production. Over the past decade, Protocol has licensed tens of thousands of hours of sports programming to broadcasters around the world. As traditional broadcast is being gradually displaced by digital and streaming, Conn and his team have pioneered creative approaches to leverage new platforms to enhance revenue for traditional sports properties, and to launch/monetize emerging sports.
General Manager of Business Developments and Partnerships, APJ
ELUVIO
Sean CURRAN
General Manager of Business Developments and Partnerships, APJ
Sean Curran is the General Manager of Business Developments and Partnerships, APJ at Eluvio. Eluvio (https://eluv.io) is solving the generational problems of video over the Internet with its Content Fabric Protocol, a next-generation content distribution and storage protocol transforming the distribution and monetization of premium video and digital media-in contrast to legacy cloud workflows and CDNs. Eluvio users include Amazon Studios/MGM, European Professional Club Rugby, FOX, Cricket Australia, World Pool Association, Gladius Sports, SONY Pictures, Telstra Broadcast Services, UEFA, Warner Bros., WWE, and others.
Sean is an experienced media and entertainment technology leader with more than 15 years of industry experience working with some of the most decorated film companies, broadcast television groups, post-production houses, streaming services, visual effects facilities, sports organisations, and more. He has extensive hands-on technology experience working within facilities and systems integration, and leading sales, pre sales engineering and projects teams. His primary focus is helping deliver the highest quality content to consumers regardless of their geography, platform or station.
Shaun Curtis is President of S.O. Casual Creative., graduate of Sheridan College, widely respected for its excellence in visual arts, digital media, and communications. He began his career as a Graphic Designer at Rogers Sportsnet before advancing to Motion Designer roles with NBA TV Canada and Leafs TV. In 2007, he earned a Silver Award for Art Direction & Design at the Broadcast Design Awards for work with the Orlando Magic. He later contributed to opening Barclays Center for AEG and the Brooklyn Nets, delivering game experience and sponsorship content.
James Frewin is the Managing Director, International at PFL, where he oversees international media rights, strategy, and the expansion of PFL’s International Leagues. He was instrumental in launching the organization’s first international league, PFL Europe, which has experienced rapid growth across all territories. Frewin has also played a key role in building PFL’s international media rights business and shaping its global expansion strategy. Prior to this, Frewin served as Vice President and General Manager for WWE in Australia and New Zealand. He brings over 10 years of experience in sports and entertainment, with expertise in broadcast, distribution, digital, live events, and global sponsorship. Before his tenure at WWE, James led the international football division at IMG Media.
International Media Rights Director
LEGA CALCIO SERIE A
Anna GUARNERIO
International Media Rights Director
Anna Guarnerio has over 25 years in sports business, first with Media Partners and then with Infront Sports & Media heading the media sales and operations department.
In December 2022 Anna joined Lega Serie A as Head of the International Media Rights department, to manage the sales process in-house from the 2023/2024 season onwards.
Anna's core expertise in commercial and strategic analysis, rights packaging, market assessment, international negotiations and contract management.
Ken Kerschbaumer is co-executive director of editorial services for the Sports Video Group and SVG Europe. He was a co-founder of SVG along with Paul Gallo and Marty Porter in 2005 and has been writing about how sports networks and leagues use video and audio technology to deliver a quality TV experience since 1991. Kerschbaumer began his career in 1991 at Television Broadcast magazine before joining Cahners where he was founding editor of Digital Broadcasting magazine. In 2000, he joined Broadcasting & Cable magazine as senior editor of technology where he covered all aspects of broadcasting, cable, and internet content creation and distribution.
Robert Klein is Managing Director, Football at IMG, leading the company’s global football business and delivering transformative growth for partners such as the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL), Eredivisie, Saudi Pro League, Arabian Gulf Cup (AGCFF) and WSL Football.
Across a 25-year career spanning Europe, Africa, the U.S. and Asia-Pacific, Robert has worked at the forefront of football, helping leagues and federations to unlock commercial growth, deepen fan connection and create partnerships that deliver value for rightsholders worldwide.
Before joining IMG, Robert was CEO of Bundesliga International, where he led global media rights, licensing and sponsorship. He previously worked for Red Bull Media House in Salzburg as Head of Global Rights, where he was responsible for growing the company’s global sports portfolio.
Head of Media & Sport, Telstra International
TELSTRA BROADCAST SERVICES
Anna LOCKWOOD
Head of Media & Sport, Telstra International
Anna Lockwood is an experienced media industry executive, and is currently Head of Media & Sport, Telstra International. She leads a team that works at the convergence of the traditional broadcast industry with leading-edge telecommunication and digital platforms, with a focus on bringing innovative solutions and services to the media and sports business. In addition to her role at Telstra, Anna is a board member of the EGAA (Esports Games Association of Australia), represents Telstra on the Board of Directors of IABM, is an advisory board member and mentor at RISE - a group for women in broadcast, and is active in industry initiatives around sports, innovation and women in technology.
Guillaume Mauffrey is Director Sales Asia at Riedel Communications, based in Hong Kong. He previously spent nearly nine years at Ideal Systems Asia Pacific Limited as Chief Executive Officer, managing global operations across 12 offices in 10 countries. Before that, he held sales and business development roles at SpeedCast, Globecomm Systems, Amadeus Group, and UPEK in the APAC region. He holds a B.A. in International Relations from Boston University and an M.Sc. in Management for China from SOAS, University of London.
Business Strategy Leader - Security Solutions
MICROSOFT ASIA
Neha MONGA
Business Strategy Leader - Security Solutions
With extensive experience in the technology sector, Neha Monga currently serve as the Business Strategy Leader for Security Solutions at Microsoft Asia, overseeing business strategy, planning, and sales operations. Leveraging expertise in technical sales, business alliances and go-to-market strategy, She works to advance data security, governance, and compliance initiatives. Her work is driven by a commitment to fostering a secure digital environment while empowering organizations to navigate digital transformation effectively.
EGM - NBL Media and Broadcast
NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE (NBL)
Guy NEVILLE
EGM - NBL Media and Broadcast
Guy Neville is the Executive General Manager - NBL Media and Broadcast at Australia’s National Basketball League, with more than 13 years of experience spanning digital, social, production and broadcast. During his tenure, he has played a key role in shaping the league’s content and platform strategy, contributing to the NBL’s transformation into one of the fastest-growing sports leagues in Australia. Across this period, the league has achieved record growth in audiences, digital engagement and global reach, including major broadcast partnerships.
Padraig is a digital innovator who has worked for the past 20+ years across the Media, Broadcast and Entertainment industries. He led Digital Technology at Network Ten through their most transformative phase with the successful rollout of Tenplay, a 7 Million dollar capital project, the first of its kind in Australia. Padraig delivered world leading broadcast and digital innovations including the world’s first live ad replacement during Sochi Olympics. As the Digital Strategy Director at OzTAM, Padraig developed the world leading digital measurement platform (VPM) and delivered a world first in the reporting of Linear and Digital TV in overnight reporting. As the CEO & Founder of Layercake, Padraig continues to deliver smart, innovative solutions, products and strategic support for all his customers with an unmatched drive and energy. Personally, Padraig is a devoted husband and doting father to four inspirational humans - which he considers his greatest achievement of all.
Igor has served in a number of customer-facing technology and product roles for the Media and Entertainment industry over the last 20 years. He is currently working as Bitmovin's trusted media tech advisor for its strategic accounts. Immediately prior to Bitmovin, Igor managed the P&L and full product lifecycle of the Video Platform business at Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS).
Guy has over 20 years experience working across technology, data and consultancy roles within the global sports business industry. Currently managing WSC Sports business across Asia Pacific, he has overseen the launch and growth of WSC’s AI automated content technology to partner with major sporting properties and media companies across the region.
Prior to joining WSC, Guy was a foundation member of sports research and intelligence agency Repucom, growing to over 20 international markets and later acquired by the Nielsen Company in 2016. Guy worked as Repucom Managing Director in global markets including Australia, North America and Asia Pacific. During this time, he was an advisor and consultant to the leading sport (leagues and teams), brands and sport tourism entities.
Ursula Romero is a broadcast executive and film director with over 20 years shaping how global audiences experience live sports. She leads international host broadcasting operations and innovation strategy across major events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cups and The World Games, as well as other international multi-sport competitions. Her work focuses on evolving production workflows, remote production models and integrating emerging technologies into live coverage. Combining creative storytelling with operational expertise, she contributes to the transformation of modern sports broadcasting and collaborates with international technology and sports commissions on future media standards.
Haruka Sekita plays a key role at J SPORTS Corporation, Japan’s premier sports network offering a wide range of sports content and services including live broadcasts and OTT distribution. With over a decade of experience across the Content Acquisition and Marketing Departments, she has been deeply involved in negotiating domestic and international broadcasting rights. She has worked extensively with global and local sports properties, most notably in the fields of rugby and cycling. She also collaborates closely with Japanese sports leagues and federations, contributing to the growth and promotion of sports in Japan.
Jacelyn Tan is the Head of Legal, APAC for beIN Sports.
She has worked with beIN Media Group since 2015 heading the APAC legal team.
Jacelyn has over 15+ years of experience in the sports media industry including previously at IEC in Sports at the Lagardere Group.
Head of Sports Content and Partnerships APAC / Head of Global Basketball
SPORTRADAR GROUP AG
Ben TURNER
Head of Sports Content and Partnerships APAC / Head of Global Basketball
Ben Turner is a seasoned leader and sports media executive with over a decade of experience in the sports, media and technology sectors. As Head of Sports Content and Partnerships APAC and Head of Global Basketball at Sportradar, Ben oversees strategic initiatives across key markets including Japan, Korea, China, India, and Australia. He co-founded Atrium Sports (Synergy Sports) and has led major projects with global organizations such as the NBA, FIFA, NCAA, and FIBA. Ben is passionate about shaping the future of sports broadcasting in APAC, driving innovation and leveraging data to create immersive and impactful experiences for audiences across the region.
Cam oversees all operational, financial and reporting aspects of the ASTN. In addition, he is part of the startup mentor team and works across various stakeholder groups, including sports. Cam has previously been CEO of multiple sporting leagues, including Hockey Australia and Baseball Australia and elsewhere across sports.
