FanDuel Sports Network names Damon Phillips as executive vice president of team partnerships
Phillips will report to David DeVoe, president of Main Street Sports Group.
US.- FanDuel Sports Network has named Damon Phillips as executive vice president of team partnerships, effective August 25. He will report to David DeVoe, president of Main Street Sports Group.
Phillips will assume oversight of the South, Southeast, Florida and Sun regions, including partnerships with the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Nashville Predators, Orlando Magic and Tampa Bay Rays.
Phillips has had senior leadership roles at NBCUniversal and ESPN. At NBC Sports, he served as senior vice president, digital media and emerging businesses. At ESPN, he held executive roles overseeing ESPN3 and WatchESPN. He also held positions at DIRECTV, Disney, and the NBA.
DeVoe said: “Damon brings an exceptional track record of using digital innovation, audience segmentation, and cross-platform strategies to drive fan growth and engagement. As we continue to invest in our local sports media platform, Damon’s deep leadership experience at both NBC Sports and ESPN, combined with his ability to scale technology-forward solutions for both media companies and team partners, provide a unique perspective as we continue to focus on team-first solutions in a dynamic local media landscape.”
Phillips commented: “I’m thrilled to be joining a company that’s reshaping what local sports media can deliver for fans and partners. FanDuel Sports Network has built a strong foundation and is uniquely positioned to harness the power of local fandom, scale engaged audiences and unlock new growth across its markets. I’m excited to help drive this next chapter.”
