
Chris Tanner (AUS)
President (Managing Director)
Chris is an experienced sports and event marketer and manager, and the founder of Zenith SEM. His passion for sport, specifically football, has no boundaries.
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m: +61 (4) 0700-8489

Jeff Johnston (USA)
Senior Vice President - CONCACAF
Jeff joined Zenith SEM in 2010 and has been a driving figure behind the overall business growth on a global scale.
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m: +1 (317) 213-8641

Nahid Hayoun (UAE)
Vice President, Events and Special Projects - MENA
Nahid has been working in partnership with Zenith since 2005, and it seemed a natural progression to bring her onto the team. She has a strong presence across the Middle East and North Africa regions.
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m: +971 (5) 2205-4058

Nicholas Ballard (AUS)
Business Development Manager
Nick is a former client who progressed into sports management with enthusiasm. He continues to bring business to the table on a daily basis.
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m: +44 (74) 7528-9179
m: +61 (4) 2355-8856

Emmanuel A. Awuku (GHA)
Vice President - CAF
Emmanuel is our newest team member and he is growing Zenith's footprint across the African continent quickly. His knowledge of the African game is broad and fuelled by experience.
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m: +233 (2) 4967-2346

Justin Smart (ENG)
Vice President - UEFA
Justin Smart has football in his veins. Following in the footsteps of his father, Justin has already been a club secretary and is a regular attendee and respected contributor at the World Football Summit. He now spearheads Zenith's UK and Europe operations.
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m: +44 (74) 44662-2222
WhatsApp: +351 (9) 3922-0876
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