Genius Sports Announces Appointment of Mark Kropf as Group Chief Technology Officer
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) has appointed Mark Kropf as its new Group Chief Technology Officer. Kropf joins from Google, where he was Technical Director in the Office of the CTO, focusing on generative AI capabilities. His expertise will be important for expanding GeniusIQ, Genius Sports' next-generation sports data and AI platform.
Kropf brings over 20 years of experience in technology leadership, software engineering, and infrastructure management across various sectors. He previously played a key role in commercializing Cloud Foundry at Pivotal and holds numerous patents in enterprise software and financial services technology.
CEO Mark Locke expressed enthusiasm about Kropf's appointment, highlighting his track record in technology leadership and AI-focused innovation. Kropf stated his excitement to support Genius Sports' growth and work with the team at the forefront of data and technology innovation in sport.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) ha nominato Mark Kropf come nuovo Chief Technology Officer di Gruppo. Kropf proviene da Google, dove era Direttore Tecnico nell'Ufficio del CTO, concentrandosi sulle capacità di intelligenza artificiale generativa. La sua esperienza sarà fondamentale per l'espansione di GeniusIQ, la piattaforma di dati sportivi di prossima generazione e AI di Genius Sports.
Kropf porta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nella leadership tecnologica, ingegneria del software e gestione delle infrastrutture in vari settori. In precedenza ha avuto un ruolo chiave nella commercializzazione di Cloud Foundry presso Pivotal e possiede numerosi brevetti nel software aziendale e nella tecnologia dei servizi finanziari.
Il CEO Mark Locke ha espresso entusiasmo per la nomina di Kropf, sottolineando il suo curriculum nella leadership tecnologica e nell'innovazione focalizzata sull'AI. Kropf ha dichiarato la sua eccitazione nel supportare la crescita di Genius Sports e nel lavorare con il team all'avanguardia nell'innovazione dei dati e della tecnologia nello sport.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) ha nombrado a Mark Kropf como su nuevo Director de Tecnología del Grupo. Kropf se une a la empresa procedente de Google, donde fue Director Técnico en la Oficina del CTO, enfocándose en las capacidades de IA generativa. Su experiencia será importante para la expansión de GeniusIQ, la plataforma de datos deportivos y AI de nueva generación de Genius Sports.
Kropf aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en liderazgo tecnológico, ingeniería de software y gestión de infraestructura en diversos sectores. Anteriormente, desempeñó un papel clave en la comercialización de Cloud Foundry en Pivotal y posee numerosas patentes en software empresarial y tecnología de servicios financieros.
El CEO Mark Locke expresó su entusiasmo por la incorporación de Kropf, destacando su historial en liderazgo tecnológico e innovación centrada en la IA. Kropf manifestó su entusiasmo por apoyar el crecimiento de Genius Sports y trabajar con el equipo a la vanguardia de la innovación en datos y tecnología en el deporte.
지니어스 스포츠 (NYSE:GENI)는 Mark Kropf를 새로운
Kropf는 다양한 분야에서 기술 리더십, 소프트웨어 엔지니어링 및 인프라 관리에서 20년 이상의 경력을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 이전에 Pivotal에서 Cloud Foundry 상업화에 중요한 역할을 했으며, 기업 소프트웨어 및 금융 서비스 기술 관련 수많은 특허를 보유하고 있습니다.
CEO Mark Locke는 Kropf의 임명에 대한 열정을 표현하며 그의 기술 리더십과 AI 중심의 혁신에서의 경력을 강조했습니다. Kropf는 지니어스 스포츠의 성장 지원과 스포츠 데이터 및 기술 혁신의 최전선에서 팀과 함께 일할 수 있게 되어 매우 기쁘다고 밝혔습니다.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) a nommé Mark Kropf au poste de Directeur Technique du Groupe. Kropf rejoint l'entreprise venant de Google, où il était directeur technique au bureau du CTO, en se concentrant sur les capabilités d'IA générative. Son expertise sera essentielle pour l'expansion de GeniusIQ, la plateforme de données sportives et d'IA de nouvelle génération de Genius Sports.
Kropf possède plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans le leadership technologique, l'ingénierie logicielle et la gestion des infrastructures à travers divers secteurs. Auparavant, il a joué un rôle clé dans la commercialisation de Cloud Foundry chez Pivotal et détient de nombreux brevets dans le logiciel d'entreprise et la technologie des services financiers.
Le PDG Mark Locke a exprimé son enthousiasme à propos de la nomination de Kropf, soulignant son parcours en matière de leadership technologique et d'innovation axée sur l'IA. Kropf a déclaré être impatient de soutenir la croissance de Genius Sports et de travailler avec l'équipe à la pointe de l'innovation en matière de données et de technologie dans le domaine du sport.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) hat Mark Kropf zum neuen
Kropf bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der technologischen Führung, Softwareentwicklung und Infrastrukturmanagement in verschiedenen Sektoren mit. Zuvor spielte er eine Schlüsselrolle bei der Kommerzialisierung von Cloud Foundry bei Pivotal und hält zahlreiche Patente in Unternehmenssoftware und Finanzdienstleistungstechnologie.
CEO Mark Locke äußerte sich begeistert über Kropfs Ernennung und hob dessen Erfolgsbilanz in der technologischen Führung und KI-gestützten Innovation hervor. Kropf erklärte, dass er sich darauf freue, das Wachstum von Genius Sports zu unterstützen und mit dem Team an der Spitze der Daten- und Technologieneuheiten im Sport zu arbeiten.
- Appointment of experienced CTO from Google with expertise in generative AI
- Potential for accelerated development and expansion of GeniusIQ platform
- Addition of leadership with over 20 years of experience in technology and innovation
- Strengthening of AI capabilities in sports data and analysis
- None.
Kropf joins Genius Sports from Google, where he held the esteemed position of Technical Director within Google’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer. In this role, Kropf played an instrumental role in advancing Google’s generative AI capabilities, improving developer experience and driving sustained innovation.
This deep expertise will be pivotal as Genius Sports expands the deployment of GeniusIQ, the next-generation sports data and AI platform which leverages powerful machine learning and generative AI to deliver unmatched game analysis and ultra-immersive experiences.
Kropf brings over two decades of experience in technology leadership, software engineering, and infrastructure management across a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, information technology, and cybersecurity. Prior to his tenure at Google, he was integral to the commercialization of Cloud Foundry at Pivotal, where he also founded and led the Office of the CTO.
Driven by a career-long commitment to innovation, Kropf holds numerous patents in enterprise software and financial services technology. He is also a distinguished tech-focused investor and advisor, with a passion for supporting startups led by underrepresented groups.
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Mark Kropf, newly appointed Group CTO, added: "Genius Sports’ technology is redefining how sports are understood and consumed globally. I look forward to supporting this continued growth and working with a remarkable team that has already positioned Genius Sports at the forefront of data and technology innovation in sport.”
About Genius Sports
Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry.
We are the trusted partner to over 400 sports organizations, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and Liga MX.
Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through cutting-edge technology, scale and global reach to support our partners. Our innovative use of big data, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality, connects the entire sports ecosystem from the rights holder all the way through to the fan.
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