GIS: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degrees 2025/26

The GIS Industry Advisory Board influences and shapes the education provision of GIS to enable the next generation of sports professionals to become leaders in their field. With representatives across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, it features some of the most influential and respected names in world sport.

The Americas

Gary Mellor (chair) Senior Partner/ Solicitor, Beswicks Legal

Xavier Asensi Co-President & Chief Business Officer, Inter Miami

Mike Bartlett President & CEO, Canada Basketball

Marc De Grandpre President/General Manager, New York Red Bulls

Liz Martin Director, Marketing Partnerships, New York Red Bulls

Skate Noftsinger Chief Business Officer, Atlanta United

Jason Roberts Chief Football Development Officer, CONCACAF

Nelson Rodriguez Executive Vice President of Sporting Product and Competition, MLS

Michael Shaw Vice President, Brand Marketing, Miami Dolphins

Chris Shewfelt Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership, Lead, FIFA World Cup 26 Toronto

Humza Teherany Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership

Aly Wagner Broadcaster, CBS Sports and Fox Sports

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