# Matt Manning

> Matt Manning is the New York-based CEO of MKTG and global president of Dentsu Sports International. His career spans international media marketing, sports and entertainment agency work, global business development, and leadership of teams serving brands and rights holders.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at MKTG; Global President at Dentsu Sports International
- **Organizations:** MKTG, Dentsu Sports International, Radar Sport & Entertainment, Taylor Strategy, Bloomberg, London Stock Exchange
- **Education:** French and Spanish studies; degree designation unverified, University of Exeter
- **Known for:** Led international business development at MKTG after joining in 2012., Worked at Radar on programs involving Diageo, Pepsi and Yahoo around international sporting properties., Led MKTG when it received 2024 silver workplace recognition.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2012** — Worked in communications and media marketing at the London Stock Exchange and Bloomberg; led European client services at Taylor Strategy; became managing partner at Radar Sport & Entertainment.
- **2012** — MKTG announced his appointment as SVP of Corporate Development, based in New York.
- **2020** — Became CEO of MKTG; Crunchbase dates the appointment to April.
- **2021** — Announced APAC leadership changes and appointed Dominic Curran managing director for the Americas.
- **2023** — Dentsu Sports Analytics launched under his leadership; Echo Li appointed DSI chief commercial officer.
- **2024** — MKTG received silver recognition in the Best Places to Work in Sports agency category.
- **2025** — Featured in Kristine Shine’s Field Notes interviews on leadership, compensation and flexible work.

## Achievements

- Led international business development at MKTG after joining in 2012.
- Worked at Radar on programs involving Diageo, Pepsi and Yahoo around international sporting properties.
- Led MKTG when it received 2024 silver workplace recognition.
- Oversaw the 2023 launch of Dentsu Sports Analytics as MKTG Global CEO and DSI President.

## Latest updates

- **2025-10** — Discussed cautious brand spending amid tariffs while expressing optimism about demand for sport and content.
- **2025-09** — Featured in Field Notes discussions on culture, compensation, flexibility and leadership.
- **2025-06** — Announced as moderator of a Cannes Lions conversation with Michael Johnson about athletics and Grand Slam Track.

## Links

- Website: https://mktg.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-manning-841315a

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Last updated: 2026-10-06