LEADERSHIP

Daisy Wells joined DAZN in early 2022 from London-based communications firm Powerscourt, where she specialised in advising companies operating in complex or controversial sectors to be better understood. Daisy comes from a strategic communications and corporate intelligence background. She began her career working with high-profile individuals from politics and business on their communications strategies and personal narratives. Following this, Daisy moved to Delhi, where she worked for international corporate intelligence firm Control Risks, advising foreign companies on how to navigate opportunities in India. She continued to work in this sector from London until joining Powerscourt in 2017.

Alice Mascia has 20 years’ valuable experience in the media and telco industries. She has a proven record of launching new business, products, and brands. A recognised international executive, she has led on M&As, business transformation and business strategy and execution. Previously, she held senior roles at Foxtel Group and at Sky Deutschland. Mascia’s huge experience in the industry will help further accelerate DAZN Group’s ambitious growth aspirations in DACH as it becomes the leading sports entertainment platform.

Bosco Aranguren is General Manager at DAZN Spain and responsible for growing DAZN in Spain by delivering the most exciting, sociable and engaging viewing experience for sport fans. He joined the DAZN team in 2022 from Vodafone Spain, where as part of the Executive Committee, he ran Vodafone’s digital and growth areas. Previously, he held senior roles in Microsoft and Google. Bosco has a considerable knowledge of the domestic and European consumer market and expertise in digital transformation

Darren Waterman joined DAZN Group in January 2022 as Chief Financial Officer.  In his previous role at Amazon, he led the finance team responsible for Prime Video internationally.  As a seasoned TMT industry executive, Darren brings to DAZN a track record of successful geographic expansion, video streaming, product innovation and investment in sports, TV, and movie content. Prior to Amazon, he held senior finance roles in the telecoms industry and in management consulting.

Jacopo Tonoli is DAZN Group’s Chief Commercial Officer and is responsible for rights strategy and content acquisition across DAZN, as well as delivering and executing the Group’s global strategic rights partnerships, including WTA Media, FIBA Media, EHF and FC Diez Media. Having joined the business in 2008 as Managing Director for Southern Europe and Latin America, Jacopo oversaw its successful expansion in Italy, Spain, France and across South America, before transferring to London to lead the Group’s Commercial function in 2015. Prior to joining DAZN Group, Jacopo was at Dorna Sports, the commercial rights holder for MotoGP

Manabu Yamada is Executive Vice President of DAZN Japan, leading all business in the Japanese market. Manabu has extensive experience in sports and digital business throughout his career, in which his earlier major achievements include the launch of the first official MLB website in Japan, and involvement in the digital strategy for many sports such as the NFL and the J.League clubs. His more recent career highlights include the broadcasting of major sports at media such as J SPORTS, and led Sports Navi, the biggest digital sporting media in Japan, through business developments and partnerships with various sports leagues and entities. Manabu was appointed to the role of President and Representative Director for Sports Navi K.K. in 2018 where he exhibited excellent leadership, and joined DAZN in September 2021 as EVP, as the first Japanese business leader for DAZN Japan.

Neil Colligan is DAZN Group’s Chief Delivery Officer and currently Interim Chief People Officer. He joined the company in 2002 from the consumer retailer Comet, where he held various senior management positions across commercial, operations and HR. During his time with the Group, Neil has led many parts of the business, including content, international markets, technology, product development, HR and operations.

Stefano Azzi is the CEO for DAZN’s Italian branch and he is responsible for all business activity to be carried out in Italy. He plays a strategic role in running all the key aspects aimed at driving business growth in the market. Prior to DAZN, he spent nearly a decade at TIM and has a proven track record at both an operational and strategic level. With a strong expertise in digital transformation and consumer market, Azzi is an experienced executive with a wealth of commercial and managerial experience across telecoms, digital entertainment, and consumer goods/services.

Paul Walker has a wealth of experience, with a strong record of value creation as a FTSE100 Chair and Chief Executive. Paul was appointed as a director and chairman of Ashtead Group and is also Director at Panther TopCo Limited and Chair of RELX PLC (July 2021). He was previously Chair at Perform Group (2011-2018); Wandisco (2014-2016);Halma PLC (since 2013) and European Directories (2011-2012). He has held Non-Executive Director positions at Sophos Group (2015-2020); Experian (2010-2019); Epicor Software Corporation (2011-2016); and Diageo (2002-2011). Walker also took on the role of chair of Newcastle University's governing body in August 2017. He was formerly Chief Executive of Sage PLC the Newcastle-based software accountancy firm (1994-2010), where he was one of the longest serving CEOs of a FTSE 100 company, and began his career at Ernst & Young.