Fanatics announced the appointment of Matthew Primack as senior vice president, International Business Development.
Primack, who began in his new role this month, is responsible for building on Fanatics international growth through the acquisition of new rights and commercial routes to market.
Fanatics’ said its international presence has grown significantly in recent years, with the company now operating more than forty offices, manufacturing facilities and fulfillment centers in eleven countries worldwide. Primack, who will be based in London, will look to enhance its business development function, capitalizing on the company’s business model and global capabilities in establishing new, long-term partnerships.
Primack was previously the senior vice president at IMG Licensing responsible for leading a global team of sales, marketing, product, and operations executives. In his role, Primack designed and delivered licensed consumer product extension businesses for a broad portfolio of brands in sports, entertainment, gaming, corporate IP, and celebrity personalities. He will report to Fanatics President, Business Affairs, Gary Gertzog.
“Matt’s experience and extensive network within the world of sport and entertainment will be invaluable as we look to accelerate our international growth,” said Gertzog. “Fanatics has an established global business that serves millions of sports fans across the world every year, and Matt’s expertise will help us to build new partnerships to enable us to reach more fans, whichever team they support and wherever they are in the world.”
“This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining Fanatics and there is a huge opportunity to grow the international business on an already well-established base,” said Primack. “Our ability to deliver a comprehensive range of fan experiences, merchandise, memorabilia, and on-demand items designed and manufactured through the company’s vertical commerce business model will help partners across the world better serve their fans, and I am excited to get started and represent the business.”
Zohar Ravid, currently general manager and head of corporate development for Fanatics’ International business will shift his role to lead Global Corporate Development across all of Fanatics’ businesses. From mid-2022 Ravid will be based out of Fanatics’ New York office and will continue in his work with the company’s global partners.
Fanatics partners with Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, FA, UEFA, NFL, NBA, and Formula One.
Photo courtesy Fanatics/Matthew Primack
