CSM Sport & Entertainment (CSM) is pleased to announce the hire of Phil Cooper as Director – Rights. Phil joins CSM from 16NinetyTwo Sports Management where he was Head of Commercial.
With over 12 years’ experience of driving revenue and growth for global agencies, rights holders and professional athletes, Phil’s expertise serves to bolster that of CSM’s Rights team. CSM was recently announced as the Sales Agency of Record for global esports tournament series, BLAST Premier and represents a number of rights holders, helping them identify and secure new commercial partners.
Phil started out at Sportseen, previously part of the CSM family, where he brokered commercial sponsorship rights on behalf of The Football Association, England Cricket Board, Rugby Football Union, and the Brazilian Football Federation.
He later Joined Leeds United to assist with their new commercial strategy under new ownership. He most recently managed the commercial portfolios of a number of high-profile Premier League Football players, including Raheem Sterling and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Mike Vandrau, Managing Director – Rights at CSM, said: “We are delighted to have Phil join the team as we look to strengthen our specialisms within the Rights team. Phil brings a breadth of experience from the world of sport – his track record speaks for itself. We’re excited to have him on board as we push into 2023 with some fantastic opportunities in the pipeline.”
Phil Cooper said: “It’s a full circle moment for me to be back within the CSM fold. Given CSM’s reputation, reach and position in the sport and entertainment industry, along with the experience and knowledge I have in this space, this felt like the perfect fit for the next step in my career. I can’t wait to get started!”
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For more information:
CSM Sport & Entertainment
Hannah Robertson, Head of Marketing
+44 (0)7468 755540
CSM Sport & Entertainment:
CSM Sport & Entertainment, part of the Chime Challenger Network, is a global integrated marketing agency. Bringing together leading industry experts, we offer a full range of services across sport and entertainment globally. Driven by a team of 750+ people in 25+ locations, our purpose is to pursue extraordinary, using the power of sport and entertainment to inspire a better world. Connecting with people through their passion points, we bring meaningful partnerships to life for both brands and rights holders and create unforgettable experiences for our clients.
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