{"id":93126,"date":"2024-05-01T04:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T07:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/releases\/releases-geral\/sportradar-appoints-behshad-behzadi-as-companys-chief-technology-officer-and-chief-artificial-intelligence-officer\/"},"modified":"2024-05-01T04:42:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T07:42:00","slug":"sportradar-appoints-behshad-behzadi-as-companys-chief-technology-officer-and-chief-artificial-intelligence-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/releases\/releases-geral\/sportradar-appoints-behshad-behzadi-as-companys-chief-technology-officer-and-chief-artificial-intelligence-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Sportradar Appoints Behshad Behzadi as Companys Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sportradar AG<\/b><\/p>\n

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland, May 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD) (Sportradar or the Company) today announced that Behshad Behzadi has been named Chief Technology Officer and Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer of the Company (CTO and CAIO), effective May 1.<\/p>\n

As Sportradars CTO and CAIO, Behzadi will be based in the organizations headquarters in Switzerland and report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Carsten Koerl. Working collaboratively across the organization, Behzadi will drive the usage and adoption of AI and cutting-edge technology to enhance its product offerings and roadmap to deliver hyper-personalized experiences for sports fans. Additionally, his extensive experience in leading initiatives aimed at improving internal operational efficiency will help optimize processes and drive innovation across the business. Sportradar has the largest global coverage of sports data, fan insights and betting liquidity. The usage of cutting-edge AI will help to drive the Companys future efficiency and can create significant value for clients and stakeholders.<\/p>\n

Koerl said: We are proud to welcome Behshad, a world-renowned leader in harnessing generative AI and other advanced technologies, who marries a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen. His proven track record in developing and commercializing product strategies to accelerate growth and innovation, as well as spearheading initiatives aimed at improving internal operational efficiency, will bolster our leadership position, keeping Sportradar at the forefront of technological advancement.<\/p>\n

With more than 20 years of experience, Behzadi is a distinguished computer scientist and recognized global technology leader with expertise in algorithms, search ranking, natural language processing, speech recognition, machine learning and generative AI. Behzadi joined Google Zurich in 2006 and has played a key role in Googles AI-first strategy as co-founder of Google Assistant, Google Lens, Google Smart Display and the Next Gen Assistant, a breakthrough in mobile assistant technology with on-device Machine Learning. Most recently, he led Google Cloud’s Conversational AI and applied Generative AI initiative focusing on applying the latest AI advancements to reimagine and automate customer services and operations for large enterprises.\u00a0 Behzadi earned a PhD in Bioinformatics from Ecole Polytechnique in Paris and did postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics.<\/p>\n

Behzadi said: Sportradar is an exceptional company and category leader operating at the\u00a0global intersection of sports, technology and digital content. I am\u00a0very excited\u00a0to join an organization\u00a0that pushes the boundaries on technology and puts a premium on innovation. I look forward to\u00a0working alongside Carsten, the rest of the executive management team and their talented group of\u00a0creators to continue Sportradars history of innovation as the Company enters its next exciting\u00a0chapter.<\/p>\n

About Sportradar<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0
Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, the company provides sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their business. As the trusted partner of organizations like the ATP, NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA, FIFA, and Bundesliga, Sportradar covers close to a million events annually across all major sports. With deep industry relationships and expertise, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved.\u00a0\u00a0
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For more information about Sportradar, please visit www.sportradar.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sportradar Contacts<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Press Contact: <\/strong>
Sandra Lee
p<\/u>ress@sportradar.com<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Investor Relations Contact:<\/strong>
Jim Bombassei
Investor.relations@sportradar.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/e9d3aaec-9845-4361-9bab-171b5079031d<\/a><\/p>\n



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