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We are not
a sports agency.
We are a movement.

We are unlocking unprecedented value for thousands of athletes worldwide. We serve as the ultimate ally, championing athletes and ensuring they have the support and solutions needed to realize their world-class potential. By placing athletes at the core of everything we do, Winners Alliance is transforming the global sports industry through the creation of more athlete-centric business models.

Executive Team

From former professional athletes to players association leaders, our Executive Team leads a dynamic group of industry experts with a shared commitment to empowering athletes. Our Executive Team leads with purpose, integrity, and innovation—driving long-term value for athletes, athlete teams, and commercial partners alike.

Ahmad Nassar

Ahmad Nassar

Chief Executive Officer

Ahmad has built his career by dedicating himself to working with athletes and helping them generate more value from their professional careers. Prior to joining Winners Alliance, Ahmad served three years as Founding CEO of OneTeam Partners - a group licensing, marketing, and media powerhouse representing the commercial interests of women’s and men’s athletes across multiple sports. Earlier in his career, Ahmad led NFL Players Inc. as President and helped grow the NFL Players Association’s marketing and licensing business into one of the largest for-profit licensors in sports, doubling annual revenue and payouts to players during his tenure. Ahmad is a University of Michigan and University of Chicago Law School alum.

Vivek Khanna

Vivek Khanna

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Vivek is responsible for a broad set of financial, operational and corporate functions across Winners Alliance including corporate finance, M&A, treasury, FP&A, investor relations, accounting, business operations and corporate administration. Prior to joining Winners Alliance, Vivek served as CFO at OneTeam Partners and at Catalyte. He also held senior management roles at Discovery Communications, spent a decade as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, and started his career as a management consultant at Deloitte. Vivek is an alum of the University of Virginia and the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Rachel Genn

Rachel Genn

Chief People Officer

Rachel serves as the Chief People Officer at Winners Alliance, overseeing all aspects of organizational design, talent acquisition, employee relations, and other key human resources functions. With a career dedicated to HR, Rachel brings deep expertise in building high-performing teams and fostering strong workplace cultures. Before joining Winners Alliance, Rachel began her career at Credit Suisse before transitioning to the tech sector, where she honed her skills in talent strategy and recruitment. She later shifted to the sports industry, aligning her passion for people with the dynamic and fast-paced environment of sports. Rachel is a proud alum of Penn State University and is committed to driving organizational excellence through innovative people strategies and a collaborative leadership approach.

Rob Sanzillo

Rob Sanzillo

Chief Growth Officer

Rob leads strategic initiatives that drive Winners Alliance’s growth. Throughout his career, he has focused on building new businesses and expanding revenue opportunities for both emerging startups and premier organizations. Previously, Rob served as Senior Vice President of Strategy & Operations at MLB Players, Inc., where he helped more than double revenue for the MLB Players Association during his tenure. Before that, as General Counsel & SVP of Lacrosse Operations at the Premier Lacrosse League, he played a key role in shaping the league’s early development, overseeing strategic initiatives, policy formation, and the PLL COVID Committee. Rob is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Fordham Law School.

Our Board of Directors brings together influential leaders across industries, providing the strategic oversight and bold vision to guide Winners Alliance as it redefines success for athletes worldwide.

Board of Directors

Bill Ackman

Bill Ackman

Chairman of the Board

CEO & Portfolio Manager, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P.   |   Co-Trustee, The Pershing Square Foundation

Christina Francis

Christina Francis

President

Magic Johnson Enterprises

Muhammad Mian

Muhammad Mian

Co-Founder & Partner

Prysm Capital

Heath Mills

Heath Mills

Executive Chairman

World Cricketers’ Association   |   CEO, New Zealand Cricket Players Association

Ahmad Nassar

Ahmad Nassar

CEO

Winners Alliance | Executive Director, Professional Tennis Players Association

Jay Park

Jay Park

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Prysm Capital

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