Global sports platform Fanatics has appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer Glenn H. Schiffman to its board of directors, effectively immediately, the company told Sportico.
Schiffman, who joined the sports apparel giant in 2021, formally joins the board after participating in various board discussions over the last few years and partnering with members on different initiatives. The longtime finance executive has played a pivotal role in helping the company expand beyond its core merchandise business into multiple verticals from collectibles to sports betting.
It’s the latest move for a company that has carved out other distinct businesses: Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming and Fanatics Events.
Schiffman told Sportico earlier this year that the company’s total revenue grew 15% to $8.1 billion in 2024. The businessman will continue to play a key role as Fanatics seeks to become a one-stop shop for anything sports fans might want to buy, from trading cards to branded clothing.
His appointment comes as Fanatics expands its board of directors, which includes former Nike president Trevor Edwards and Silver Lake co-CEO Greg Mondre. Schiffman is responsible for the overall financial direction of the company, overseeing various corporate functions that include real estate, M&A and accounting.
Before Fanatics, he served as the chief financial officer of IAC/InterActiveCorp. (NASDAQ: IAC). He also spent more than 20 years as an investment banker holding leadership roles with multiple organizations including Guggenheim Securities and The Raine Group.
