Kevin Annison

Sparx Technology, Head of Global Sales

Kevin Annison is an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of building and revitalizing media businesses. He is a senior media executive with direct operational experience overseeing strategy, technology, production, and operations within large regional, national, and global organizations. Previously, Annison was assistant GM at Fox Sports Sunshine Network RSN; VP of finance/operations and VP/GM of the Digital Media Division at the Fox Sports SPEED Channel; president at Motorsport TV Network; and chief commercial officer at Sparx Technology.

Annison led the acquisition of Speedvision in 2001, which was relocated, rebranded, and relaunched as SPEED Channel (now Fox Sports 1). He turned the Fox Sports SPEED digital/social media business into a multimillion-dollar operation and created new ad revenue opportunities.

Also, Annison launched two OTT platforms: Fox Sports' first authenticated OTT network (North America) and Motorsport.tv's global OTT network.

He is a leading expert in redefining the fan experience and the sports business model for the digital age in both corporate and start-up companies.

Featured in: Sports Graphics and AR Workshop (Monday)

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