Genius Sports Announces New Board Appointment: Robert J. Bach appointed as an Independent Director
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) has announced the appointment of Robert J. (Robbie) Bach to its Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2024. Bach, former Chief Xbox Officer and President of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division, brings extensive experience in creating groundbreaking entertainment platforms. His leadership at Microsoft drove the launch of Xbox, Xbox Live, and Xbox 360, establishing the company as a leader in the gaming sector. Bach also led the evolution of gaming consoles into multimedia hubs and oversaw the launch of products like Zune and Windows Phone.
Bach's expertise in technology, strategic partnerships, and consumer engagement is expected to support Genius Sports' mission to revolutionize sports understanding, consumption, and fan experience. His appointment is aimed at accelerating the company's efforts in developing next-generation sports data and AI platforms, such as GeniusIQ.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) ha annunciato la nomina di Robert J. (Robbie) Bach al suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, a partire dal 1 ottobre 2024. Bach, ex Chief Xbox Officer e Presidente della Divisione Entertainment & Devices di Microsoft, porta un'esperienza vasta nella creazione di piattaforme di intrattenimento innovative. La sua leadership in Microsoft ha guidato il lancio di Xbox, Xbox Live e Xbox 360, stabilendo l'azienda come leader nel settore dei videogiochi. Bach ha anche guidato l'evoluzione delle console di gioco in hub multimediali e ha supervisionato il lancio di prodotti come Zune e Windows Phone.
Si prevede che l'expertise di Bach in tecnologia, partnership strategiche e coinvolgimento dei consumatori supporti la missione di Genius Sports di rivoluzionare la comprensione, il consumo e l'esperienza dei fan nello sport. La sua nomina è mirata ad accelerare gli sforzi dell'azienda nello sviluppo di piattaforme di dati sportivi e AI di nuova generazione, come GeniusIQ.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Robert J. (Robbie) Bach a su Junta Directiva, efectivo el 1 de octubre de 2024. Bach, ex Chief Xbox Officer y Presidente de la División de Entretenimiento y Dispositivos de Microsoft, aporta una amplia experiencia en la creación de plataformas de entretenimiento innovadoras. Su liderazgo en Microsoft impulsó el lanzamiento de Xbox, Xbox Live y Xbox 360, estableciendo a la empresa como líder en el sector de los videojuegos. Bach también lideró la evolución de las consolas de juegos hacia centros multimedia y supervisó el lanzamiento de productos como Zune y Windows Phone.
Se espera que la experiencia de Bach en tecnología, asociaciones estratégicas y compromiso del consumidor apoye la misión de Genius Sports de revolucionar la comprensión, el consumo y la experiencia del aficionado en los deportes. Su nombramiento está dirigido a acelerar los esfuerzos de la empresa en el desarrollo de plataformas de datos deportivos y de inteligencia artificial de nueva generación, como GeniusIQ.
지니어스 스포츠(Genius Sports) (NYSE:GENI)는 로버트 J. (로비) 바흐를 이사회에 임명한다고 발표했으며, 이는 2024년 10월 1일부터 유효합니다. 바흐는 전 Xbox 최고 책임자이자 마이크로소프트 엔터테인먼트 및 디바이스 부문 사장으로, 혁신적인 엔터테인먼트 플랫폼을 만드는 방대한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 마이크로소프트에서의 그의 리더십 아래 Xbox, Xbox Live 및 Xbox 360의 출시가 이루어져, 회사를 게임 분야의 선두주자로 자리매김하게 했습니다. 바흐는 또한 게임 콘솔을 멀티미디어 허브로 발전시키고 Zune 및 Windows Phone과 같은 제품 출시를 감독했습니다.
바흐의 기술, 전략적 파트너십 및 소비자 참여에 대한 전문성은 지니어스 스포츠가 스포츠의 이해, 소비 및 팬 경험을 혁신하는 사명을 지원할 것으로 기대됩니다. 그의 임명은 차세대 스포츠 데이터 및 AI 플랫폼인 GeniusIQ의 개발을 가속화하려는 회사의 노력을 강화하는 데 목표를 두고 있습니다.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) a annoncé la nomination de Robert J. (Robbie) Bach à son conseil d'administration, à compter du 1er octobre 2024. Bach, ancien Chief Xbox Officer et Président de la division Entertainment & Devices de Microsoft, apporte une vaste expérience dans la création de plateformes de divertissement novatrices. Son leadership chez Microsoft a permis le lancement de Xbox, Xbox Live et Xbox 360, établissant l'entreprise comme un leader dans le secteur du jeu vidéo. Bach a également dirigé l'évolution des consoles de jeux vers des hubs multimédias et a supervisé le lancement de produits tels que Zune et Windows Phone.
On s'attend à ce que l'expertise de Bach en matière de technologie, de partenariats stratégiques et d'engagement des consommateurs soutienne la mission de Genius Sports de révolutionner la compréhension, la consommation et l'expérience des fans dans le sport. Sa nomination vise à accélérer les efforts de l'entreprise pour développer des plateformes de données sportives et d'IA de nouvelle génération, telles que GeniusIQ.
Genius Sports (NYSE:GENI) hat die Ernennung von Robert J. (Robbie) Bach in seinen Vorstand bekannt gegeben, die am 1. Oktober 2024 in Kraft tritt. Bach, ehemaliger Chief Xbox Officer und Präsident der Entertainment- und Devices-Division von Microsoft, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen in der Schaffung bahnbrechender Entertainment-Plattformen mit. Seine Führung bei Microsoft leitete den Start von Xbox, Xbox Live und Xbox 360 und machte das Unternehmen zu einem führenden Akteur im Gaming-Sektor. Bach führte auch die Evolution von Spielkonsolen zu Multimediastationen und beaufsichtigte die Einführung von Produkten wie Zune und Windows Phone.
Es wird erwartet, dass Bachs Expertise in Technologie, strategischen Partnerschaften und Verbraucherengagement die Mission von Genius Sports unterstützt, das Verständnis, den Konsum und das Erlebnis der Fans im Sport zu revolutionieren. Seine Ernennung soll die Bemühungen des Unternehmens zur Entwicklung von Plattformen für Sportdaten und KI der nächsten Generation, wie GeniusIQ, beschleunigen.
- Appointment of Robert J. Bach, former Microsoft executive, to the Board of Directors
- Bach's extensive experience in technology and entertainment platforms
- Potential acceleration of Genius Sports' innovation efforts
- Addition of expertise in strategic partnerships and consumer engagement
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Robbie, former Chief Xbox Officer (CXO) and President of Microsoft's Entertainment & Devices Division, brings a wealth of experience in creating groundbreaking entertainment platforms that have changed the landscape of technology-driven consumer experiences.
Robbie’s leadership at Microsoft drove the launch of its first gaming console - the Xbox - in 2001, successfully breaking into a highly competitive market. He went on to play a pivotal role in the launch of the Xbox Live service, which created one of the most successful online gaming platforms and set the industry standard for multiplayer gaming. Subsequently, Robbie led the launch of the Xbox 360 which cemented Microsoft’s position as a leading force in the gaming sector.
Under Robbie’s guidance Xbox became a brand synonymous with entertainment, with his team spearheading the evolution of the gaming console into a full-service multimedia hub, offering streaming services and digital downloads. Robbie then drew on this expertise as President of Microsoft’s Entertainment & Devices Division, connecting entertainment across gaming, music, video and mobile through the launch of iconic products including Zune and the Windows Phone. Robbie also served for over nine years on the Sonos board of directors, in addition to the Brooks advisory board and the
Robbie’s deep understanding of technology, together with his expertise in forging strategic partnerships and driving consumer engagement, makes him an outstanding addition to the Board.
His experience in leading large-scale technology platforms and global entertainment ventures will help drive Genius Sports’ mission to revolutionize how sports are understood, consumed, and experienced by fans worldwide, including through the application of Genius’ next-generation sports data and AI platform, GeniusIQ.
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Robbie Bach, newly appointed Board Director, added: "Genius Sports is experiencing exceptional growth through its advanced technology and its global reach. I am excited to have this opportunity to collaborate with such a talented and visionary team and I look forward to supporting Genius’ continued success and innovation."
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 organisations, 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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