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Josoor Institute

Josoor Institute is internationally recognised as a knowledge hub on the MENA region. Through its in-depth research, it generates insights into trends and brings new understanding to the regional sports and events industries.

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Matt Winkler

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3rd+

Matt Winkler has blended more than 20 years of experience in the NCAA, NHL, WNBA, MLS, the Olympics, and the World Cup and activation on five continents into innovative industry strategy for the sports, events and higher education industries. Recently Winkler launched the first Online M.S. in Sports Analytics & Management at American University. Previously, Winkler founded the Georgetown University Sports Industry Management initiative (SIM), launched in fall, 2008, as its Associate Dean. Upon his arrival on the DC hill top, Winkler helped usher in a new era in applied sports management education In 2013, SIM was honored as the 6th ranked postgraduate programs worldwide by SportBusiness International magazine and 4th among those offered in North America. Winkler is also the Co-founder & Executive Director of a premier annual sports career conference known as the Sports Events Marketing Experience (www.TheSEME.com) and previously launched another entrepreneurial consulting project, MW Marketing/Communications. Before coming to Georgetown, Winkler served as Regional Sales Manager for the Lincoln Holdings franchises of the Washington Capitals (NHL) and Washington Mystics (WNBA). Winkler served as the Assistant Athletics Director for Public Relations at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA, after a six-year stint as Assistant Athletics Director for Communications, and Director of Athletic Communications and Sports Information at American University. He worked at Lehigh University prior to returning to his hometown to begin work at AU. Winkler frequently served as an on-site game-day media operations consultant for U.S. Soccer Federation and D.C. United in Major League Soccer as well as the NCAA and their championships for Men’s Basketball and Men’s Soccer. Others: 5 FIFA World Cups, 2 Olympic Games, and the Goodwill Games in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Marty Conway MBA, MS

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3rd+

Exemplary business/marketing/media/sales leader with strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with all levels of management. Proven marketing excellence with consumer and business properties and products and brands. Sales, marketing, media and product executive with 20+ years of corporate, team, league, & agency experience building plans, products, teams, and business segments. Emotionally intelligent leader with experience developing strategies, products, teams, and consensus in fast-paced organizations. Significant experience in executive selling and presentation. Extensive track record of success in managing large budgets and aggressive deadlines. Success in managing matrix organizations. Strong, hands on achiever. Background: * Consumer/brand, agency and sports property experience. * Track record of leading critical business expansion, program management and revenue generating activities for sports properties, * Fortune 500 organization business leader with keen understanding of digital, social & emerging media platforms. * C-Suite client relationship developer and innovative marketing strategies leader who impacts revenue performance and positions organizations for long-term, sustainable growth. Key Experiences: *Strategic Business Planning & Execution * Creating Marketing & Brand Development Programs * Digital Content Creation, Curation & Distribution. * Digital Media Development Plans * Strategic Alliance Management * Global Business Development/Expansion * P&L Management *Ecommerce Marketing Skills & Qualifications: Sales: Leading sales teams, from 5-50 person teams. Customer acquisition, sales development & growth. Leading/managing teams, staff development, diversity, etc. Marketing: Effectively employing multi platform marketing, including wide variety of channels such as print and digital collateral, direct mail, web, active social engagement, print and digital advertising, video production, and webinars.