Saudi businessman appointed president of platform Sports.com

LONDON: Saudi businessman and senior executive Majed Al-Sorour was appointed president of sports platform Sports.com on Friday. A worldwide entrepreneur with a reputation for identifying performance potential in growth-focused businesses, Al-Sorour’s role will include investment strategy and execution as well as strategic communications and investor relations.

He has a particular interest in the sports and technology industries, said a media statement issued on Friday. Hailing from a football background as a youth, Al-Sorour competed at a professional level for Al-Nassr Football Club, before later serving as a director.

He was appointed as CEO of Golf Saudi in 2018, one of many transformative catalysts for Vision 2030, overseeing the development of massive investment in the sport. The Saudi businessman was also the driving force behind LIV Golf, acting as managing director from its inception to the end of the first season.

Al-Sorour also became a director of Newcastle United Football Club following its acquisition in 2021. Sports.com bids to create the ultimate fan engagement experience in sport.