Underdog Fantasy Appoints John Pauley as VP of Government Affairs and Partnerships
Underdog Fantasy has announced the appointment of John Pauley as Vice President of Government Affairs and Partnerships. Pauley transitions to Underdog Fantasy from PrizePicks, where he held the role of VP of Government Affairs for 18 months.
Pauley’s Professional Background
Before his tenure at PrizePicks, Pauley served as the Government Affairs Manager at Sportradar, bringing with him a wealth of experience in navigating the regulatory landscape of the fantasy sports and gaming industries.
In a LinkedIn post, Pauley expressed his enthusiasm for joining Underdog Fantasy: “The Underdog brand has become synonymous with modern-day fantasy sports and the new generation of fans. That’s why I’m incredibly excited to share that my next professional chapter will be with the Underdog Fantasy community as VP of government affairs & partnerships.”
Statement from John Pauley
Pauley also reflected on his time at PrizePicks, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work with the team:
“I’m forever grateful for the opportunity I had to work with the PrizePicks team, including the visionaries behind their products Jay Deuskar and Dylan Cooper. And I have no doubt that PrizePicks is in great hands with its government affairs leaders Shane R. Saum, Ron Heart, and Stuart Wilkinson.”
In his new role at Underdog Fantasy, Pauley will focus on strengthening the company’s relationships with government entities and strategic partners.
His expertise will be crucial as Underdog Fantasy continues to expand its footprint in the competitive fantasy sports market.
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