Walker Jacobs

Walker Jacobs is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in sports and entertainment media and advertising, currently serving as the Global Chief Revenue Officer and President of DAZN US. In this role, which he commenced in January 2024, he is responsible for expanding DAZN's relationships with sponsors, brands, and advertisers, as well as developing new commercial opportunities and monetization models. He also leads Team Whistle, DAZN's U.S.-based social media content creation and distribution company, which was acquired by DAZN in 2023.

Prior to joining DAZN, Jacobs held significant leadership positions at Amazon. He was the Chief Revenue Officer of Twitch and Managing Director of Sports on Prime Video for six years, overseeing global sales and marketing teams, launching the Brand Partnership Studio, and introducing numerous new ad products and formats. He also played a key role in the launch of NFL Thursday Night Football on Prime Video.

Before his tenure at Amazon and Twitch, Jacobs served as Chief Operating Officer at Fandom, a global entertainment media brand. His career also includes leadership roles at Turner Digital, where he was Executive Vice President, and Clear Channel Outdoor, where he was President and Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for go-to-market strategies for the company's out-of-home assets.

Throughout his career, Jacobs has demonstrated a strong track record of leveraging next-generation technology and innovative thinking to transform advertising and media sales strategies, delivering increased ROI for brand partners and sponsors. He has been instrumental in building and scaling global advertising businesses and possesses deep operational expertise. Jacobs currently sits on the board of directors of the American Advertising Federation and the Mobile Marketing Association.