Meet the leaders joining WFS Riyadh 2025
Influential decision-makers gathered to design the football we need.
Confirmed speakers at
WFS Riyadh 2025
Jozy
Altidore
Athlete and Investor- Sogility
Jozy
Altidore
I’m Jozy Altidore, a former U.S. Men’s National Team striker with a deep passion for soccer and its growth in the U.S. After playing for clubs in the U.S., Europe, and Mexico, I had the privilege of leading Toronto FC to an MLS Cup win in 2017. I also represented the U.S. in multiple World Cups and the 2008 Olympics, earning over 100 caps and scoring 41 goals. Beyond my playing career, I’ve been fortunate to be involved in various ventures.
Razan
Amoush
Football reporter and senior producer – Independent
Razan
Amoush
Razan is a seasoned football reporter and producer with over a decade of experience in the industry. Holding a Master’s degree in Public Policy, she brings a unique perspective to sports journalism, combining analytical skills with her passion for storytelling. Her love for football began before she even watched cartoons, shaping a lifelong dedication to the sport. Razan has worked extensively with international players, creating compelling content that showcases their journeys both on and off the pitch.
Jean
Baptiste Alliot
Chief Strategy Officer- La Source
Jean
Baptiste Alliot
Jean-Baptiste has spent the past 10 years in the sports industry, holding various roles that ultimately led him to spearhead innovation at UEFA, where he established the UEFA Innovation Hub. As the Chief Strategy Officer at LaSource, he now leads the consulting division, guiding tech clients and startups in the European and International sports industry.
Michael
Broughton
Sports Industry Consultant & Advisor
Michael
Broughton
“For over two decades Michael has worked across the top levels of sports, media, and technology. In addition to his role as an OTT Sports principal and co-host, he is also a partner at Acceleration Equity, based in London. He has served as a senior executive at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, responsible for its strategic relationships and investment strategy with big data and tech companies globally, while also supporting its emerging Gaming and eSports group.”
Simon
Chadwick
Advisor, and Professor of AfroEurasian Sport- Evosport
Simon
Chadwick
Professor Simon Chadwick is a researcher, writer, academic, consultant, advisor, and speaker, whose work focuses on leading and managing in complex environments. His particular areas of expertise are in policy and strategy, international and global markets, as well as business and marketing. Chadwick also serves as an Evosport adviser.
Kristian
Dobrev
Deputy CEO – The Football Business Academy
Kristian
Dobrev
As Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of The FBA, Kristian has focused on using education as a platform to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry. With nearly 100 partnerships and hundreds of learners impacted, he and his team have positioned The FBA as a global leader in football business education.
Ben
Jacobs
Sports Broadcaster – TalkSPORT
Ben
Jacobs
Sports journalist with talkSPORT and GiveMeSport
Joe
Morrison
TV Presenter – Saudi Pro League
Joe
Morrison
Joe Morrison has been a Live TV Broadcaster for over 20 years and is a well known face of football to millions of sports buff’s across the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent and Asia.
Jozy
Altidore
Athlete and Investor- Sogility
Jozy
Altidore
I’m Jozy Altidore, a former U.S. Men’s National Team striker with a deep passion for soccer and its growth in the U.S. After playing for clubs in the U.S., Europe, and Mexico, I had the privilege of leading Toronto FC to an MLS Cup win in 2017. I also represented the U.S. in multiple World Cups and the 2008 Olympics, earning over 100 caps and scoring 41 goals. Beyond my playing career, I’ve been fortunate to be involved in various ventures.
Razan
Amoush
Football reporter and senior producer – Independent
Razan
Amoush
Razan is a seasoned football reporter and producer with over a decade of experience in the industry. Holding a Master’s degree in Public Policy, she brings a unique perspective to sports journalism, combining analytical skills with her passion for storytelling. Her love for football began before she even watched cartoons, shaping a lifelong dedication to the sport. Razan has worked extensively with international players, creating compelling content that showcases their journeys both on and off the pitch.
Jean
Baptiste Alliot
Chief Strategy Officer- La Source
Jean
Baptiste Alliot
Jean-Baptiste has spent the past 10 years in the sports industry, holding various roles that ultimately led him to spearhead innovation at UEFA, where he established the UEFA Innovation Hub. As the Chief Strategy Officer at LaSource, he now leads the consulting division, guiding tech clients and startups in the European and International sports industry.
Michael
Broughton
Sports Industry Consultant & Advisor
Michael
Broughton
“For over two decades Michael has worked across the top levels of sports, media, and technology. In addition to his role as an OTT Sports principal and co-host, he is also a partner at Acceleration Equity, based in London. He has served as a senior executive at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, responsible for its strategic relationships and investment strategy with big data and tech companies globally, while also supporting its emerging Gaming and eSports group.”
Simon
Chadwick
Advisor, and Professor of AfroEurasian Sport- Evosport
Simon
Chadwick
Professor Simon Chadwick is a researcher, writer, academic, consultant, advisor, and speaker, whose work focuses on leading and managing in complex environments. His particular areas of expertise are in policy and strategy, international and global markets, as well as business and marketing. Chadwick also serves as an Evosport adviser.
Kristian
Dobrev
Deputy CEO – The Football Business Academy
Kristian
Dobrev
As Co-Founder and Deputy CEO of The FBA, Kristian has focused on using education as a platform to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry. With nearly 100 partnerships and hundreds of learners impacted, he and his team have positioned The FBA as a global leader in football business education.
Ben
Jacobs
Sports Broadcaster – TalkSPORT
Ben
Jacobs
Sports journalist with talkSPORT and GiveMeSport
Joe
Morrison
TV Presenter – Saudi Pro League
Joe
Morrison
Joe Morrison has been a Live TV Broadcaster for over 20 years and is a well known face of football to millions of sports buff’s across the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent and Asia.
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