Sportradar Appoints Craig Felenstein as New Chief Financial Officer

Felenstein, with nearly three decades of experience in finance and operations across multiple industries, steps into this role bringing a robust background from his recent position as CFO at Lindblad Expeditions.

His expertise spans the media, entertainment, experiential, and digital content sectors, making him a fitting choice for Sportradar’s expansive operations.

Role and Responsibilities

In his new role at Sportradar, Felenstein will oversee the global finance, accounting, and investor relations functions. His responsibilities will extend beyond traditional financial management, involving strategic leadership to advance the company’s initiatives.

Sportradar’s CEO, Carsten Koerl, expressed confidence in Felenstein’s capabilities. “With Craig’s deep international experience and successful track record building finance organizations as a CFO at US-listed public companies, I am confident that he will be a strong addition to our team. His track record of helping drive financial strategy and building shareholder value will be instrumental to our continued success. We want to express our deep gratitude to Ger Griffin for his meaningful contributions to Sportradar during a transformational growth period for our Company.”

Felenstein’s Vision

Before his role at Lindblad Expeditions, Felenstein held several positions at Shutterstock and Discovery Communications, where he managed investor relations and strategic finance.

Commenting on his appointment, Felenstein conveyed enthusiasm about joining Sportradar. “Sportradar has built an impressive leadership position in the rapidly growing global sports technology market and the Company is ideally situated to deliver sustained growth given their strong content portfolio, unmatched product offerings and commitment to industry innovation. I am excited to work with Carsten and the entire Sportradar team, as well as the Board of Directors, to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities ahead and deliver additional value to our clients, partners and shareholders,” said Felenstein.