MIT Sloan Sports Business Conference: Panels

Overview

Agenda

Sponsors

Speakers

Press Room

Travel & Logistics

History
2007 Keynotes
2007 Panels

2007 Panels

To see details on one of the panels from the inaugural 2007 MIT Sloan Sports Conference, please click the link below.

Sponsorship
Fan Management
Personnel Decisions
Media Rights
League Management
Minor Leagues
Sports Technology
Basketball Analytics
Career

Panel: Career

DESCRIPTION

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PANELISTS

Steve Bergin serves as Managing Director for ML Search Partners, one of the leading executive search firms focused on the Media, Entertainment & Convergence industries. Recognized for the breadth and strength of his relationships with senior executives across all sectors, Bergin is in constant dialogue with the marketplace and as such is able to advise clients on trends impacting how consumers interface with content. Leadership is the most crucial element in the success of any venture -- Bergin partners with his clients to ensure that they have the right executives in the right places to keep pace with their competition and to achieve and exceed on their goals. Prior to joining ML Search Partners, Bergin was a Principal with a leading boutique search firm. Previously, he was a key member of Korn/Ferry International’s Global Media & Entertainment Practice. Bergin has successfully placed CEOs, COOs, and CFOs as well as heads of Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Production and other functions for major media companies, cable and broadcast networks, music, publishing, information services, internet, mobile and sports businesses. Mr. Bergin also heads up ML Search Partners’ Sports Practice.

Len Perna is the President and CEO of Turnkey Sports. Len received a BA from the University of Michigan, a JD from the University of Michigan School of Law, a Masters in Sports Business Management from Ohio University, and Sports Executive Training at New York University. Prior to building Turnkey Len worked for ESPN, the Dallas Stars, the Detroit Tigers & Red Wings, the FOX Theater Group, and Olympia Entertainment, Inc.

Turnkey Sports & Entertainment has two distinct divisions being an industry leader in market intelligence and executive recruting. Turnkey Intelligence collects more custom surveys and lead generation profiles in sports and live entertainment than any other company in the world. Turnkey Intelligence works for the NFL, MLS, MLBAM, IRL, NHRA, ISC and more than 125 agencies, brands and properties in North America. Turnkey Search completes approximately 65-75 senior executive searches each year for clients like the NBA, NHL, AFL and many other sports and experiential marketing agencies, brands and properties. For more information please visit www.turnkeyse.com.