Fanatics Announces Appointment of Trevor Edwards to Board of Directors

Today, Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, announced the appointment of Trevor Edwards to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Mr. Edwards served as President of Nike Inc. from 2013 until his retirement in 2018. Prior to that, he held a series of executive leadership positions at Nike, including Executive Vice President of Global Category and Brand Management, Corporate Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Vice President of NIKE USA Brand Management, and Vice President of Marketing of NIKE Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Mr. Edwards also serves as a director at Funko Inc., a collectibles, accessories, and toy company, and VF Corporation, a global apparel and footwear company.

“I couldn’t think of a better person to join our Board right now than Trevor Edwards,” said Michael Rubin, Founder and CEO, Fanatics. “Trevor has incredible experience in building brands and expanding businesses globally, while never losing focus on the importance of the fan experience. We are thrilled to have him on our team.”

Mr. Edwards was selected to join Fanatics’ Board of Directors due to his extensive knowledge and expertise within the sports industry and direct-to-consumer, his ability to grow and further enhance a company’s brand, and his proven track record in expanding and growing market share internationally. His passion for relentlessly enhancing the consumer experience will further support Fanatics’ mission of creating the leading global digital sports platform.

“I am thrilled to join the Fanatics Board at this transformative time,” said Mr. Edwards. “Michael and the Fanatics team have a compelling vision to reshape the landscape by innovating the fan experience and better serving fans around the world, and I am excited to be a part of this journey.”