Our Steering Committee is composed of seven representatives from Ryerson University and MLSE, including our Future of Sport Lab Chair, Brian Cooper. Together, they are responsible for:
Oversight of programs and strategy for the Future of Sport Lab (FSL).
Appointment of Advisory Committee members.
Governance of key operating decisions and long-term strategic programs.
Chairman, FSL & Chairman, MKTG Canada
Founding Manager/Director, FSL & Ted Rogers Director of Sport Business Initiatives, Ryerson University
Chief Financial Officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
President & Chief Executive Officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Counsel in Residence, Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University
Vice-President, Research & Innovation, Ryerson University
Chief Technology & Digital Officer, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Our Advisory Committee is comprised of industry leaders with experience in the sport and entertainment business, sport technology, entrepreneurship and investment, and sport and data science. Together, they are responsible for:
Helping to shape the strategy of the FSL.
Recommending startups to the Steering Committee for selection.
Developing the Mentor Network.
Senior Director, Strategy & Analytics, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Director, Lifespan Health and Performance Laboratory & Professor, York University
Founding Manager/Director, FSL & Ted Rogers Director of Sport Business Initiatives, Ryerson University
Director, Applied Optimization Laboratory and Supervisor, University of Toronto Sports Analytics Group
Executive Vice President, Retail Distribution, Scotiabank
Director, Athlete Performance, Toronto FC
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kinduct
Partner, ChitizPathak LLP
Vice President, Basketball Operations and Player Development, Toronto Raptors
Director, High Performance, Toronto Maple Leafs
Vice President, Business Operations, Toronto FC & Toronto Argonauts
Chief Operating Officer, Ticketmaster Canada
Our Mentor Network is comprised of 50+ senior leaders who dedicate their time to advising FSL startups on the growth of their businesses.
Members of the Mentor Network will have the opportunity to:
Evaluate, assess, and recommend startups for Advisory Committee selection.
Participate in mentoring workshops and sessions.
Assume dedicated mentor roles with startups.
Our Operations Team manages all facets of the FSL, including the FSL Incubator program.
Founding Manager/Director, FSL & Ted Rogers Director of Sport Business Initiatives, Ryerson University
Communications and Marketing Director, FSL
The MLSE Leads work with the FSL to support startups through pilot programs into MLSE teams and venues, and collaborate with our network of key stakeholders engaged in the FSL Incubator.
Senior Director, Strategy & Analytics, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Program Manager, Strategy, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
Associate, Strategy & Innovation, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
