OUR TEAM

Operating from hubs in Paris and San Francisco, the 17 Sport global team has experience at the highest level of sport, business, and purpose, gained over the last 30 years.

NEILL DUFFY

CEO & Co-Founder

With over 30 years’ experience helping brands and sports properties maximize their return on investment, Neill has spent the last 15 years embracing purpose as a key strategic business driver to help organizations, such as Super Bowl 50 and Adidas, deliver positive social, environmental, and economic impact.

Based in Paris.

FABIEN PAGET

CEO & Co-Founder

On a mission to accelerate the transformation of sport into a force for good, Fabien has more than 15 years of experience in the sport industry, enabling brands and progressive athletes such as Nike and Serena Williams, to drive business opportunities and make a positive difference.

Based in Paris.

  • Andrew Wisniewski

    Head of Activation

    With a background in purpose-driven strategy, program implementation, and communications, Andrew oversees client account teams, including adidas.

    Based in Berlin.

  • Georgie Young

    Account Director

    An experienced project manager with a passion for sports, Georgie brings client visions to life through meticulous attention to the creative and technical aspects of our work.

    Based in Paris.

  • Raphaël Ostré

    Account Director

    Experienced in sports communications and PR, with a focus on sustainability, Raph activates purpose-led strategies for our clients, including Weleda, EDF, FDJ, and Peace and Sport.

    Based in Biarritz.

  • Halina Myers

    Head of Creative

    Harnessing a multidisciplinary design and sustainability communications background, Halina leads our Creative Services to deliver impactful work for our clients and team.

    Based in Berlin.

  • Jo Ramsay

    Strategy Director

    With over 20 years’ experience in the sports sponsorship industry, Jo is part of our Strategy team and designs purpose-led strategies that use sport to deliver a Social Return On Investment.

    Based in Cape Town.

  • Laurent Igolen

    Head of Finance and Administration

    With a 10y+ background in entrepreneurship, Laurent is looking after all the back office functions: Finance, HR, Admin, Legal and IT with a focus on supporting the team and help us all achieve our organization purpose.

    Based in Bordeaux.

  • Emma Kennedy

    Impact Manager

    With a background in communications and sport for development, Emma is responsible for ensuring we meet our commitments as a Certified B Corp. She co-leads the GSW Social Booster.

    Based in Cape Town.

  • Alisar Awwad

    Senior Creative Producer

    With a background in entertainment, content production, and social media, Alisar leads content creation and communication activations across our clients and team.

    Based in London.

  • LIBERTY MORRIS

    Senior Account Manager

    With a background in sport for development, Liberty’s work supports the adidas Breaking Barriers Champions and project partners as they work to boost gender equity across Europe.

    Based in Paris.

  • Louise Amsili

    Event Manager

    Louise handles total event production and end-to-end event delivery in alignment with Sustainability & Impact values and guidelines for our various clients. Louise also supports the development and management of athlete teams across different accounts.

    Based in Marseille.

  • Elisa Pezzatini

    Graphic Designer

    Graduated in graphic and product design, Elisa is responsible for 17 Sport brand and communications design, providing creative design solutions for the company and all our clients. Elisa is also responsible for the adidas Breaking Barriers brand identity.

    Based in Florence.

  • Renée Meurs

    Senior Account Manager

    With a background in sports marketing and partnerships, Renée helps clients strengthen and activate their partnerships with athletes, properties or sponsors in order to have an impact for both people and planet.

    Based in Amsterdam.

  • Agnès Conesa-Rouat

    Office Manager

    With the Sport at heart and a life dedicated in helping others, Agnès is operationally handling the day to day operations with care and undoubtedly kindness.

    Based in Paris.

  • Antonio Vizcaya Abdo

    Strategy and Research Manager

    Antonio supports the team designing strategies to amplify organizations' social impact and ensure that they fulfill their purpose. Also, he is responsible for keeping 17 Sport up to date on industry trends and ensuring a leading team of knowledgeable leaders.

    Based in Mexico City.

  • Alexia Brenier

    Athletes Manager

    Alexia is responsible for managing the committed athletes we represent (Alycia Parks, Nico Mahut, Clervie and Carel Ngounoue, Ezra Frech and Benoit Badiashile). She is also in charge of building team of athletes for 17 Sport Clients (Sanofi, Allianz).

    Based in Paris.

  • Tessa Parker

    Junior Copywriter

    Tessa is responsible for writing and editing copy across 17 Sport and client projects, developing messaging for a variety of creative applications.

    Based in Vancouver.

  • Kyle Duffy

    Production Assistant

    Kyle is responsible for assisting the Creative Services team with production related tasks, ensuring that each project moves smoothly from ideation to implementation.

    Based in Vancouver.

  • Nathalie Petzold

    Account Executive

    With a huge passion for sustainability and gender equality in sports, Nathalie is supporting our clients in implementing impactful projects on a daily basis, mainly focussing on the adidas Breaking Barriers Project.

    Based in Paris.

  • Francois Singer

    Senior Purpose Partnerships Manager

    Francois is dedicated to helping partners deliver on commercial goals through their contribution to solving the world’s problems. He has a focus on sustainability, blockchain and e-sports.

    Based in Paris.

  • Jordan Guard

    Founder and Managing Director of the Women's Sports Alliance

    Jordan's experience as an international footballer has propelled her mission to pioneer the commercial growth of women's sport and female athletes around the world.

    Based in London.

  • Craig Fisher

    Social and Digital Manager (WSA)

    With a background in digital marketing, Craig is responsible for the digital and social operations at the Women's Sports Alliance, playing a key role in the strategy and delivery of online content.

    Based in Birmingham.

  • Laura Gentile

    Senior Advisor

    With 20 years of experience at ESPN as CMO and founder of espnW, Laura is dedicated to building a more equitable version of sport for all.

    Based in the United States.

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