The US executive has so far generated over a billion dollars in sponsorships. Thanks to the NBA and MLB he has contacts with the East
I wonder if on the choice to accept the Friedkins’ offer did not influence the idea of moving to an “open-air museum” like Rome, writes Emanuele Zotti on The Sports Gazette. It’s highly probable given that, on Michael’s resume Wandell there is also a degree in history. Of course the new Chief Commercial and Brand Officer Giallorossi did not move to the capital to follow old academic passions, but to do what he does best: manage the brand of the club globally and increase earnings. A skill that earned him the nickname of “Mister Billion”. Over the course of his career, the Champaign-Illinois-born executive has managed to generate over a billion dollars in total endorsement revenue. A business card that convinced the Texan property to offer him the job of Commercial Directorwith full powers regarding the management of the Roma brand.
Wandell he spent twenty years in the American professional sports industry between the NBA and MLB, but his journey began in the music business. In fact, the first assignment is as supervisor of all the songs produced by MXG Media. The definitive turning point, however, comes with the entry into theNBA universe. In addition to being named Senior Vice President of Marketing Partnerships by the Charlotte Bobcats – generating $55 million in revenue – his duties also include marketing manager of the Phoenix Suns and the Indiana Pacers.
He has also been a supervisor for NBA China, living between Beijing and Shanghai. He also most recently served as Executive Vice President of BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets. His adventure in baseball instead dates back to 2017, in the role of Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
December 7, 2022 (change December 7, 2022 | 07:35)
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