CHICAGO: STATS, the leader in sports AI, announced the hire of Wayne Ford as senior vice president of global partners and channels.
Ford’s mandate is to drive collaboration with premier companies to generate and grow strategic partnerships for STATS globally. Ford joins STATS from workplace software company, Kofax, where he most recently served as senior vice president of Americas sales. Prior to Kofax, Ford held vice president and director roles at Anacomp Inc., EMC, Symantec and Quantum.
“Wayne has a proven track record of success building and driving programs that deliver significant revenue for high-technology companies,” STATS chief revenue officer Steve Xeller said. “STATS delivers a robust set of AI-powered data and product offerings that allow premier global companies to generate new ways of engaging with fans. With Wayne on board, he will help drive customized end-to-end partnerships, creating a dual revenue-generating opportunity for STATS and our partners.”
