Genius Sports appoints ‘integrity expert’ Kevin Carpenter as Group Special Counsel

Updating the market, sports data systems and integrity services provider Genius Sports has informed that it has appointed renowned sports lawyer Kevin Carpenter to the role of Group Special Counsel for Sports Integrity.

A sports law veteran, Carpenter joins Genius Sports’ executive team from private sports consultancy Captivate Legal & Sports Solutions. Focusing on sports integrity and match fixing disciplines, Carpenter is a recognised figurehead in international sports law.

In his new role as Special Counsel, Carpenter will be tasked with the role of advising on sports integrity and best practices for Genius Sports ‘partnerships with governing leagues and federations’.  

Steven Burton, Managing Director of Genius Sports, commented on the appointment “I am thrilled with Kevin’s appointment to such an important role in our business. Protecting the integrity of sports is at the heart of what we do and this is only possible by providing our partners with true expertise. Kevin’s track record and reputation throughout the industry spoke for itself.”

Carpenter has deep knowledge of sports multi-national stakeholder legal practices, having consulted international sports governing bodies such as FIFA, INTERPOL, the IOC, the Council of Europe and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime on integrity matters.

Genius Sports governance has further informed that Carpenter will lead its ‘educational & consultancy services’ for sports program’

Kevin Carpenter commented on joining Genius Sports: “I am delighted to be joining the Genius Sports team, helping to protect the integrity of sports across a number of key areas. Genius Sports has rapidly established itself as a true leader in sports integrity, not only in the protection against match-fixing and betting-related corruption but also in their commitment to forming official, long-term partnerships that enable sports to enhance their operational efficiency, better engage with fans and maximise their commercial potential.”


Source: SBC News