Speaker Profile

Catherine Carlson

CRO, Philadelphia Eagles
ABOUT

Catherine Carlson was appointed Senior Vice President, Revenue and Strategy for the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2019.  She is responsible for driving revenue for the team primarily through new sponsorship, media and premium opportunities. She also oversees strategy for the team, uncovering new sources of revenue and utilizing data to make key business decisions for the future of the team.

Carlson joined the Eagles after working 11 seasons for the Orlando Magic. As SVP of Corporate Partnerships and Premium Activation, she was responsible for driving revenue for the Magic, affiliated properties and events, while also leading efforts to grow the Magic’s corporate sponsor base. She led the negotiations with Disney to become the team’s first jersey patch sponsor.

Prior to joining the Magic, Carlson worked at Walt Disney World for 11 years where she held various roles, including Manager of Alliance Development, developing corporate partnerships within the theme parks.

Carlson earned a Bachelor of Business degree in sports management from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia. After graduating from Deakin, Carlson worked for various Australian sports organizations. She moved to the United States to complete a Master of Science degree in sports management at the University of Massachusetts.

Catherine also serves as an Independent Board Member for USA Cricket.

Catherine Carlson

Speaker's Events

SSAC
2020 Conference
Built To Last: The Importance of Inclusion & Diversity in Sports Organizations Presented By Wasserman
Countless studies have shown that diverse teams outperform homogeneous counterparts. Yet in an environment where everyone is looking for a competitive edge, why is the sports industry so far behind?
SSAC
2021 Conference
Quantify This: Valuing Sports Sponsorships Presented by Bose
The leading executives from the NFL, Wasserman, Bose, and Ticketmaster will discuss the increasing role of analytics, ROI, and sponsors who became partners in surviving the pandemic together.
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