Fanatics Names Andrew Low Ah Kee New CEO of Commerce Business

Sep 13, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Fanatics

Andrew Low Ah Kee

New YorkInformation Technology

Description

Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, announced on Tuesday the appointment of Andrew Low Ah Kee as the next chief executive officer of its Fanatics commerce business, effective immediately. Low Ah Kee replaces Doug Mack, who announced his retirement last month. Mack will partner closely with his successor throughout the rest of the year to ensure a smooth transition. Mack will also continue to serve as a special advisor to Rubin and Fanatics in the future.

Company Information

Company

Fanatics

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.

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