Excel Sports Management

Welcome to Excel, Jose Brizuela, Sofia Check, Conor Brody, Johnna Hayward, Ryan Situ, and David Hall! #exceling

We’re proud to announce that Excel Sports Management has entered into a definitive agreement to form a strategic partnership with Private Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management to fuel our continued global growth.   Goldman Sachs is a world-class institution with a global platform and deep experience in the sports marketplace, and this partnership marks an exciting new chapter for Excel as we continue to grow in our mission to be the premier sports agency in the world. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eXZ9UnmK

Come join the Excel Sports Management team as a Spring Associate! This program is designed to give candidates the opportunity to contribute to the organization’s success while applying lessons learned in the classroom. We are now accepting applicants in various company departments across our NY, LA, Irvine, Chicago, and Dallas offices.    This is a paid, one-semester, hybrid opportunity that will run from Tuesday, January 20, 2026, through Friday, May 15, 2026.   Click the link below to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/ejKZJVwU #exceling

Welcome to Excel Sports Management, Ryan Orozco!   Ryan joins Excel as Head of Digital Media Talent and will oversee the agency’s work across YouTube, podcasting, and branded content. He will lead strategy and representation for a new generation of creators and athletes at the intersection of sports, media, and culture.   Prior to Excel, Ryan spent nearly eight years at WME, where he helped shape the Digital Media division’s sports portfolio and led cross-divisional initiatives bridging digital and sports representation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ebNbeawd #exceling

We're proud to celebrate Alex Burge (Director, Golf) for winning the GGP Futures Award, which honors the next generation of leaders in the golf industry. Congratulations Alex!    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/es63BgYn   #exceling

Welcome to Excel Sports Management, Susanna Swartley!   Susanna joins Excel as Global Head of Accounts within our Brand Marketing division. She will be responsible for guiding initiatives across partnership marketing, hospitality, analytics, experiential, content, and social, for Excel’s roster of brands that activate at the intersection of sports, entertainment and culture.   Prior to Excel, Susanna served as Head of Client Services at Translation and was responsible for the retention and growth of client partners including AT&T, Diageo, NBA, Meta, Big 12, Disney, and Ally. She also spent over 10 years managing State Farm’s NBA sponsorship, setting the standard for best-in-class partnerships with the league and its talent.   #exceling

Vice President, Brand Marketing, Stephanie (Cohen) Arpaia took the stage at Advertising Week New York to discuss marketing trends in reaching the physically active consumer and highlight case studies that have driven real impact. Thank you to Strava for Business for providing the opportunity for us to showcase our work with Brand Marketing client Clif Bar. #exceling

An on-uniform branding partnership that fits off the rack! Boston Legacy FC teams up with T.J. Maxx 🤝 Our Properties division led the search for Boston Legacy FC’s first-ever front-of-kit sponsor and facilitated discussions between the club and T.J. Maxx. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ete_paZ5 #exceling

Scenes from CultureCon ’25 - where we had the honor of collaborating at their first-ever sports summit and hosted a powerhouse panel in Brooklyn. Executives from our Basketball and Brand Marketing divisions took the stage to talk shop about the intersection of sport and culture in our industry. 📸: Javon Phillips, Ashley Combs Naomi J., Caroline Ryan Smith #exceling

Welcome to Excel, Shea Frazee, Alexander J., Brett Baur, Steven Correa, and Josie Lambert! #exceling