A proven marketing and communications leader, Chris Rivett has more than 20 years of global experience across the sports industry.

He has held board-level roles, founded and scaled a successful sports media business, and led communications strategy for leagues, clubs, governing bodies and organisations in the UK and North America. 

Currently Director of Communications and External Relations at the Professional Referee Organization in the United States, Chris specialises in brand building, stakeholder engagement, broadcast and media relations and crisis response.

Widely respected for his strategic insight and calm leadership under pressure, he excels at turning complex narratives into compelling communications.