Andrea Radrizzani
| Andrea Radrizzani | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 10, 1974 Rho, Milan, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Alma mater | Libera Università di Lingue e Comunicazione IULM |
| Occupation | Founder and Group Chairman of Aser; Co-Founder and Vice-President of MP & Silva, Co-Owner of Leeds United, Chairman and Founder of Eleven Sports, President of Baofeng Sports International and Chairman and Founder of Play For Change foundation |
Andrea Radrizzani was born in Rho, a metropolitan area of Milan, Italy. Andrea graduated with a degree in Public Relations from IULM University in 1996.
Andrea Radrizzani is Founder and Group Chairman of Aser, a global investment company that focuses on the media and sport sectors. In January 2017, through Aser, Andrea made an investment in 50 per cent of the share capital of Leeds United, making him co-owner of the club.
He is also Founding Partner and Vice Chairman of MP & Silva, an international sports rights company with 18 offices around the world, and a media partner of FIFA, MLB, Premier League, F1, NBA, UEFA, Arsenal FC and Roland Garros, among others.
In May 2016, a Chinese investment group consisting of Everbright Securities and internet entertainment company Beijing Baofeng Technology bought a 65 percent stake in MP & Silva, valuing the sports media rights firm at over $1 billion (685 million pounds). Following the sale, Andrea was appointed as Vice Chairman of MP & Silva and President of Baofeng Sports International.
Through Aser, Andrea launched international sports content platform ELEVEN SPORTS NETWORK in April 2015, which is now operating in five countries – Belgium, Luxembourg, Poland, Singapore and Taiwan.
In just 18 months, ELEVEN has secured top rights including the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, NFL, NBA and F1, reaching over 14 million homes and winning two major industry awards in Poland – 2016 Broadcaster of the Year and Event of the Year – as voted for by fans and media professionals.
Andrea is also the founder of the Play for Change Foundation.
Andrea Radrizzani is vastly experienced in media rights in sport. He specialises in digital media and the growth of sports broadcasting in international markets.
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