John Siner Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Created a sports media business, initially focused on storytelling and the cultural context and meaning of sport throughout the world, and then expanding to sports media specialist, strategic consultancy for sport, event management, and professional public speaking. Work projects and experience include:➢ Destinations International➢ FIFA World Cup 2026, Strategic Support to Candidate Cities➢ Concacaf Gold Cup (2021, 2023, 2024W)➢ Medellin 2018 Youth Olympic Games bid, International Communications and Strategy➢ Lima 2019 Pan-American Games bid, International Communications and Strategy➢ TV Commentator, on camera Olympic Expert for NBC coverage of Rio 2016, Pyeongchang 2018 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games➢ Major Event Studies, Strategic development of Global Sports Impact (GSI) including event studies for 2017 World Baseball Classic (MLB) and World Archery's 2017 World Championships in Mexico City.➢ Film & Multi-media Producer, 2014 Nanjing Youth Olympic Games (IOC Filming Project)➢ Other media project clients include Sports Illustrated, Octagon, Channel One News, Major League Soccer.

Tampa, Florida, Us

Launched the company Tropical Rugby to focus on rugby-specific projects, created the first event called the Tropical Rugby International Sevens -- or TROPICAL 7s -- in response to the growing demand for high-level competition and internationally focused Olympic 7s rugby. The annual tournament is now one of the world's top events for elite and grassroots rugby -- with an established reputation as a high-quality event, top-level competition with perfect playing conditions -- making it an important event for athletes looking to further their rugby ambitions. The Tropical 7s is held annually each Easter week in Florida USA -- in the heart of the world’s top tourist attractions. Elite teams from across the world make the tournament one of the biggest events on global rugby calendar, with divisions open to boys and girls sides from U12 to senior levels.Other rugby-related events are in the works and will be exciting additions to the Tropical Rugby portfolio!

Orlando, Florida, Us

Adjunct Professor for the "Global Environment of Sport" for the Devos Sport Management Program at the University of Central Florida, chaired by Richard Lapchick. This class is core course within the graduate level curriculum to the annual cohort of students and is focused on issues and understanding of the international sport world. Student groups are actively engaged in real-world international sport projects.

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Regular consultant working within FIFA's Tournament & Events Team, specializing on strategy and management of the FIFA World Cup and major tournaments. Projects included FIFA's Project and Knowledge Management programme, working directly across all FIFA divisions regarding the requirements and legal aspects of organizing the FIFA World Cup, understanding and delivering strategy of the client journey experience and the technology supporting client's interaction with the event. John has been involved and contributed to 10 FIFA World Cup events.

Lausanne, Ch

Served as IOC executive within the Olympic Games Department, working directly with Olympic host/bid cities and all of the Olympic stakeholders. Managed various projects including strategic planning and knowledge management, multi-media and filming projects, Observer programmes, workshops, etc. John has attended or been a part of a combined 13 Olympic and Youth Olympic Games.

Neuchâtel, Ne, Ch

Founding member of the FIFA Master alumni committee. Produced several marketing videos on behalf of CIES and the FIFA Masters, and continue to be involved with mentorship programme to current students, regional directors, strategic committee, and regular speaker each year to the student group.

New York, Ny, Us

Worked as Producer in coverage of international sports for CBS Sports' online website and platforms. Helped lead international expansion efforts to launch sports websites in Europe and Asia under the (then) brand sports.com. Launched sites and trained staff in UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Singapore.

Herzogenaurach, Bavaria, De

Served on the event management team and as English-language manager for the official adidas Football Parc held on the occasion of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. The park was constructed at the feet of the Eiffel Tower in Paris and was operational throughout the entire 1998 World Cup period, serving as one of the most popular locations in Paris for activities and areas of interest for the tournament. In conjunction with adidas global grassroots campaign, a mini-football pitch was built at the site with a 1000-person stadium alongside 2 vibrant pedestrian walkways with temporary interactive exhibits and retail shops, and a giant video screen was installed that broadcast all matches live and helped create huge crowds each day of the World Cup.

New York City, Us

Was one of the first employees of the Tampa Bay Mutiny, one of the 10 inaugural franchises of Major League Soccer in the USA. While initially serving in the media department, quickly transitioned to the operational and team services areas. Responsibilities included oversight of match-day and team operations, match production, and team services including player liaison for all other teams, league/front office, and the local community. Launched and managed the Mutiny's "MLS Soccer Celebration" fan park set up next to the stadium for each home match.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

In charge of match day operations and production for all soccer matches held at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida -- one of the satellite venues for the sport of Football at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Sport Business

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)