Andy Szabo

CEO

Los Angeles, California, United States16 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 13 years in sports and entertainment partnerships.
Expert in strategic partnerships and revenue generation.
Proven track record in brand marketing solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in sports and entertainment partnerships.

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Skills

Core Skills

Partnership Sales & MarketingBrand MarketingStrategy ConsultingBusiness DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentIntegrated Marketing

Other Skills

Creative StorytellingNaming RightsSports ManagementSocial MediaPublic SpeakingFashionSponsorshipSports MarketingPowerPointEvent ManagementEvent PlanningFundraisingLeadershipMarketingPresentation Design

About

A creator, relator and dot-connector passionate about the power of partnership. Over 13 years of experience on the agency and team sides of sports & entertainment, primarily focused on strategic partnerships, revenue generation and brand marketing solutions. Driven to serve, build, lead and positively impact others. Experience: Agency Consulting, Professional & Minor League Sports (MLB, MiLB, NBA, NFL, NWSL), Global Events (Olympics), Collegiate Athletics, Entertainment & Music Venues, Municipalities Specialties: Partnership Sales & Marketing, Creative Storytelling, Naming Rights, Business Development, Relationship Building, Strategy Consulting, Brand Marketing Industry Partnerships: Airline, Apparel, Apps, Banking, Beer, Casinos & Gaming, CPG, Hospital & Health Systems, Insurance, Retail, Rideshare, Streaming, Technology, Tools, Venue Infrastructure, Web3/Cryptocurrency, Wine & Spirits, and more.

Experience

Legends global

3 roles

Vice President, Global Partnerships

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Senior Director, Global Partnerships

Promoted

Feb 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Partnership sales leader within Legends Global, a premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues and brands.

Partnership Sales & Marketing

Director, Global Partnerships | West Division

Jun 2021 – Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Delivered strategy consulting, naming rights and marquee brand partnerships for key Legends partners across sports and entertainment: USOPP (Team USA, LA28), Bay FC (NWSL), Caesars Entertainment, Soccer Champions Tour (Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, etc.), SoFi Stadium & Hollywood Park, and more.

Strategy ConsultingNaming RightsBusiness Development

La28 olympic & paralympic games

2 roles

Vice President, Partnerships

Promoted

Jan 2026 – Present · 3 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Proudly representing US Olympic & Paralympic Properties (USOPP), establishing world-class brand marketing and integrated media partnerships on behalf of LA28, TEAM USA, and NBCUniversal, supporting the largest commercial revenue raise in sport.

Partnership Sales & MarketingBrand MarketingCreative Storytelling

Senior Director, Partnerships

Feb 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 11 mos · Los Angeles, California, United States

Oakland athletics

2 roles

Director, Partnership Development

Promoted

Dec 2020 – May 2021 · 5 mos

Created integrated marketing, business and community partnerships on behalf of the Oakland A’s (MLB), Oakland Coliseum and the new prospective Oakland Ballpark District development. Served as a revenue generator, while managing a partner portfolio of 15+ local, regional & global brands.

Partnership DevelopmentIntegrated Marketing

Senior Manager, Partnerships

Feb 2018 – Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Legends

2 roles

Manager, Corporate Partnerships

Aug 2017 – Feb 2018 · 6 mos · Greater Chicago Area

At 4FRONT (acquired by Legends), established brand partnerships and creative go-to-market strategies for various clients within sports and entertainment including the Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA), Hendrick Motorsports (NASCAR), Chicago Dogs (Independent Pro Baseball) & Village of Rosemont (Allstate Arena).

Corporate Partnership Executive

Apr 2016 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Greater Chicago Area

Southern ohio copperheads

General Manager

Oct 2014 – Mar 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · Athens, OH

During graduate school, led the Copperheads baseball organization of the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League. Spearheaded partnership sales, while overseeing a 30-person staff comprised of business & ballpark operations, ticketing, marketing, PR, media and communications.

Legends

Account Coordinator, Innovation

May 2013 – Jun 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · Chicago, IL

At 4FRONT (acquired by Legends), developed and collaborated on fan engagement and revenue-generating projects for several clients in sports & entertainment including Cricket Australia (Big Bash League), Chicago Bears (NFL), San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Allstate Arena (Naming Rights) & more.

University of illinois at urbana-champaign

Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Head Manager

Aug 2009 – May 2013 · 3 yrs 9 mos · Urbana-Champaign Area

Supported coaches, players and staff during all practices, games and off-seasons for four (4) NCAA Division I Men's College Basketball seasons. Served as a Student Manager under Head Coach Bruce Weber from 2009-12, and led a 16-person staff as Head Student Manager under Head Coach John Groce from 2012-13.