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Board of Directors
Zeljko Franulovic
Tournament Representative
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Career Summary: Nine singles titles (1969-Indianapolis; 1970-Buenos Aires, Kitzbuehel, Monte Carlo; 1971-Buenos Aires, Indianapolis, Macon, New York; 1977-Munich) and seven doubles crowns (1971-Barcelona WCT, Indianapolis, Buenos Aires; 1974-Hampton; 1978-Barcelona; 1979-Kitzbuehel; 1980-Geneva) in a 12-year playing career. Lost to Jan Kodes in 1970 Roland Garros final, the same year he won the Monte Carlo Grand Prix. Qualified for the season-ending Masters in 1970-71. Croatia Davis Cup player 1967-1980. Croatia Davis Cup captain 1994-1996.
ATP Involvement: Tournament director, ATP Tour World Championships Frankfurt 1990-95; ATP Tour Director of Marketing for Europe 1990-1993; ATP Tour Director Senior Tour 1993,1994; Tournament Director, Zagreb/Split 1995-1997; ATP Tour VP, Europe 1997-2003; Tournament Director, Masters Series Monte-Carlo 2004-present; ATP Board, Tournament Representative Europe 2007-present
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Charlie Pasarell
Tournament Representative
Residence: Rancho Mirage, California, USA
Career Summary: Two singles titles, both at Memphis in 1966-67; four doubles titles at Memphis 1968 (w/ Ashe), Nottingham 1974 (w/ van Dillen), Tucson 1974 (w/ Stewart) and Las Vegas 1976 (w/ Ashe). Also reached doubles finals at US Open (with Ralston) in 1969, Roland Garros (w/ Ashe) in 1970 and Wimbledon (w/ van Dillen) in 1974. Ranked No. 1 in United States (1967); Member US Davis Cup team (1966-68, '74, '75); NCAA singles champion while playing for University of California at Los Angeles (1966).
ATP Involvement: 28 years in 2000; One of the founding members of the ATP; ATP Board of Directors member 1972-82; Vice President of the ATP, 1980; Tournament Director of Tennis Masters Series - Indian Wells; American representative on Board of Directors since 1990.
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Graham Pearce
Tournament Representative
Residence: Auckland, New Zealand
Career Summary: Officer in New Zealand Army (1969-77); Manager and Director Agricultural Export companies based in New Zealand (1984-86); CEO Auckland Tennis (1988-present).
ATP Involvement: Tournament Representative Auckland ATP tournament (1990-present); Tournament Director Auckland ATP tournament (1994-present); Tournament Council (1995-present), International Group representative on Board of Directors starting 2000.
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Justin Gimelstob
Player Representative
Residence: Santa Monica, California, USA
Career Summary: Justin Gimelstob is a former ATP pro who was elected to serve on the ATP Board beginning June 21, 2008. Gimelstob played one collegiate season at UCLA in 1995-96 before competing on the ATP Tour from 1996-2007. He captured 13 career ATP doubles titles and two mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open and Roland Garros in 1998 (w/Venus Williams). He ranked a career-high No. 18 in doubles in May 2000 and No. 63 in singles in April 1999. He reached his lone singles final in Newport in 2006. A native of Livingston, New Jersey, Gimelstob currently is a commentator for the Tennis Channel, based in Santa Monica, California. He also writes a regular column for Sportsillustrated.com. Every year he plays in several charity tournaments and he has hosted the Justin Gimelstob Children’s Fund charity event to benefit children with cancer and blood diseases in his native New Jersey.
ATP Involvement: A former ATP Tour player and ATP Player Council member. He began serving as Players' Board Representative for the Americas region in June 2008.
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Ivan Ljubicic
Player Representative
Residence: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Career Summary: Current ATP pro, who ranked a career-high No. 3 (May 1, 2006). Has won eight career ATP singles title (8-12 lifetime) and reached four doubles finals (0-4). He clinched the bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens (w/Ancic). In 2005, he helped Croatia its first Davis Cup with a 3-2 victory over Slovak Republic at Bratislava, finishing year with an 11-1 record just short of John McEnroe’s all-time 12-0 record. He posted a Grand Slam-best semifinal performance at 2006 Roland Garros (l. to Nadal). Ljubicic has been involved in the Special Olympics organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities since 2002.
ATP Involvement: Elected as European Player Board Representative in August 2008 to fulfill the existing term that ends in December 2009. He previously served as Vice President and President of ATP Player Council in 2006-2008.
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Iggy Jovanovic
Player Representative
Residence: Sydney, Australia
Profile: Iggy Jovanovic is a former ATP Communications Director who was elected to serve on the ATP Board beginning January 1, 2006. Jovanovic played on the ATP Tour between 1987-90 and 1995-96. Throughout the 1990s he built, owned and operated tennis businesses at private clubs in Sydney, Australia. Since 2003 he has served as a Board Director of Sydney-based property investment company Longueville Holdings and since 2005 he has been a Board member of Australian charity Band Together (The charity assists families but specifically children affected with autism and/or cerebral palsy). During his employment with the ATP, Jovanovic served from both the Sydney and London offices. His areas of responsibility included communications and PR, sales and commercial business in the Asian & Middle Eastern regions.
ATP Involvement: Former player and ATP Communications Director. Began serving as Players' Board Representative for the International region in January 2006.
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Etienne de Villiers
Executive Chairman/President
In June 2005 Etienne de Villiers was appointed non-executive Chairman of the ATP. In January 2006 the ATP announced that the former Disney executive would assume broader and full-time responsibilities as Executive Chairman/President, focusing on strategy and Board governance.
"I have truly enjoyed my close involvement and interaction with the ATP Board, players, tournament directors and the ATP senior management team," de Villiers said. "I've been hands on from the beginning to learn more about the ATP and tennis, and what I've learned is that I can be more effective if I'm more actively involved. I'm obviously honored that the Board took this step, and I will not let them down."
Charlie Pasarell, whose tenure on the Board dates back to 1990, said: "Etienne's a charismatic businessman who's all about building a great team and inspiring them to perform at a high level. That's what we need right now, and I'm glad he's willing to do what's needed to make it happen."
The Board initially planned to hire a Chairman and CEO to replace outgoing CEO Mark Miles, who retired at the end of 2005. Instead, de Villiers will oversee a small office of ATP executives in London and work with regional CEOs in the three ATP offices in Monte-Carlo, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Sydney. Those three CEOs are Brad Drewett (International), Andy Anson (Europe) and Mark Young (Americas), who will continue to serve as the ATP General Counsel.
In addition to his role as the head of the ATP, Etienne is a non-executive Chairman of the BBC's Commercial Holdings Board. From 1986-2000, Etienne served in a variety of senior executive capacities for The Walt Disney Company, including as President and Managing Director of Walt Disney International Europe based in London, where he was responsible for directing and coordinating all Disney's activities in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. He was President of Walt Disney Television International from 1994-2000, responsible for international free and pay television including all production and broadcasting activities of The Walt Disney Company outside the U.S., and Managing Director of The Walt Disney Company Limited in the U.K. from 1988-2000. When Etienne departed in 2000, Disney's international TV business for which he was responsible had a turnover of approximately $1 billion directly employing 800 people (1,400 including joint ventures) having grown from six employees and revenues of $15 million when he joined in 1986.
Etienne was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, and graduated from the University of Pretoria in 1970 with a Civil Engineering degree. He received a Rhodes scholarship and read PPE (politics, philosophy and economics) at Oxford University from 1971 till 1974.
Etienne represented either or both Oxford and the University of Pretoria at golf, rugby, cricket and football. He also played tennis and, while not exactly International Tennis Hall of Fame material, he was a member of the victorious Trinity College team in the University's intercollegiate competition in 1973.
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Flip Galloway
Chief Operating Officer
The ATP named Flip Galloway, the organization’s Chief Financial Officer and interim Chief Operating Officer, as full-time COO in January 2006.
Galloway began working with the ATP in 1989 and led the ATP/MTC consolidation to create the ATP Tour. As CFO, Galloway had served as advisor to long-term CEO Mark Miles in the areas of strategic planning, human resources and executive recruitment and development.
At the ATP, Galloway created and implemented a professional, reliable and computerized financial budgeting, treasury management and accounting systems.
Galloway has been instrumental in the formation of the ATP player pension program that has grown to over $60 million in assets, covering more than 800 current and former players.
Galloway has also acted as head of the Investment Committee since its formation.
Prior to joining the ATP, Galloway worked with Ernst and Young for 14 years serving many industries including professional sports.
Galloway resides in London, where he works out of the ATP's executive office.
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Phil Anderton
Chief Marketing Officer
The ATP announced in March 2006 that Phil Anderton had been named the
organization’s Chief Marketing Officer. Anderton, who will work alongside ATP Executive
Chairman and President Etienne de Villiers in London, will be responsible for driving
strategy, maintaining standards and managing the ATP brand worldwide.
Anderton most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Premier League’s Heart of Midlothian Football Club, and prior to that worked with the Scottish Rugby Union as CEO as well as Commercial & Marketing Director. During his tenure with the Scottish Rugby Union, Anderton delivered record income and interest levels in rugby via new sponsorships, TV deals and ticket revenue.
While at Heart of Midlothian in 2005, Anderton delivered success on- and off-field
following an overhaul of players and management. The 2005 squad played superbly
(including a best-ever season start) and a new business plan resulted in a successful
launch of a stadium project. With the Scottish Rugby Union from June 2000 through
the start of 2005, Anderton created a winning culture highlighted by a four-year strategic
plan that accelerated the development of young players, restructured the sport and improved its financial standing.
Anderton worked at the Coca-Cola Company from 1993-2000, where he served as the Division Marketing Director of Central
Europe, a Coca-Cola Global Brand Manager when he was based in Atlanta and the Marketing Manager of Diet Colas Great
Britain. Anderton graduated with a degree in Management Studies with International Relations from St. Andrews University.
“Phil is a critical component in our plan to revitalize the ATP for everyone involved in our sport, but first and foremost the
fans,” said de Villiers. “Phil’s experience and knowledge will help us turn the ATP into a world-class marketing organization
rather than just a governing body. He’s got the passion needed to drive strategy, maintain standards and establish the ATP
brand so it delivers for players, tournaments and sponsors. It’s great to have him on board.”
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Andy Anson
CEO, Europe
Andy Anson assumed the position of CEO, Europe, in April 2007, and came to the ATP with an extensive background in the sports and entertainment business.
Anson most recently served as Commercial Director of Manchester United, a role that included oversight of all the club’s commercial activities including sponsorship, marketing, merchandising, media and international business development.
Previous to joining Manchester United, Anson was a partner at OC&C Strategy Consultants with responsibility for the international media and entertainment practice and had successful tenures at Channel 4 Television in the U.K. and with The Walt Disney Company in Burbank, California.
Anson graduated with a degree in Mathematics from Oxford University and received his MBA at INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.
Anson is based in Monte-Carlo.
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Brad Drewett
CEO, International Group
The ATP named Brad Drewett CEO, International Group, in January 2006 after two years of leading the region as Managing Director.
Drewett has been a successful contributor to the ATP both as a player and a Board member. Drewett, a former Top 40 singles and Top 20 doubles player, was an elected Player Council representative. In 1993, Drewett began an effective stint on the ATP Board of Directors. As a Board member, he established an extensive knowledge of the workings of the Board and Tour administration and earned the respect of fellow Board members, the Tennis Industry and Tour executive staff.
Drewett has served as Tennis Masters Cup Tournament Director since 2001 when the event was held in Sydney. In 2003 and 2004, the season-ending championship moved to Houston before returning to Shanghai in 2005. Drewett negotiated a multi-year deal with the Shanghai Administration of Sport and Shanghai Ba-shi Industrial Company. The Shanghai Ba-shi Industrial Company will be responsible for the marketing of the Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai from 2005-2007.
In addition to his work with the ATP, Drewett has established and managed successful businesses in Australia, including developing and managing tennis centers and launching a tennis court manufacturing and construction company. He has also served as a tennis expert commentator for Channel 9 (Australia) and a representative on Tennis Australia industry committees.
Drewett is based in Sydney, Australia.
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Mark Young
CEO, Americas
Executive Vice President and General Counsel Mark Young was promoted to Chief Executive Officer, Americas, in January 2006 and oversees the ATP's operations in North and South America and the daily operations of the Ponte Vedra Beach office while continuing to serve as the ATP’s General Counsel. As CEO of the Americas, Young joins Andy Anson and Brad Drewett, CEOs of Europe and the International Group, respectively.
Young joined the ATP as General Counsel in 1990 and served as a top advisor to Mark Miles during his tenure. He has been responsible for negotiating the ATP's major sponsorship deals and television agreements, and has pioneered the development of the sport’s anti-doping program. Young previously worked with the law firm of Smith Hulsey and Busey, and as a senior attorney with The Charter Company prior to joining the ATP.
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Richard Davies
CEO, ATP Properties
Richard Davies joined ATP Properties as its Chief Executive Officer in April 2004.
Davies managed the South African Open Golf Championship that is part of the PGA European Tour and served as a commercial advisor to the Welsh Rugby Union prior to joining the ATP. He was the founding partner of the independent sports marketing company Davies Day Ltd, which grew to become one of the U.K.’'s leading sponsorship agencies. It was sold to Octagon in 1999. The Davies Day business represented international sports associations and provided a consultancy service to multinational businesses and brands.
Davies has worked with a variety of rights holders that have included the International Olympic Committee, The Ryder Cup, PGA European Tour and Formula One Motor Racing. He also has worked with Panasonic, Nike, Coca-Cola, LG Electronics, Hugo Boss, Raymond Weil, PepsiCo, Compaq and Moet & Chandon.
Davies is based in Monte-Carlo, headquarters for ATP Properties.
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Andre Silva
Chief Player Officer
The ATP named Andre Silva Chief Player Officer in January 2007 after two years of leading the Player Relations Department as a Vice President.
Silva has been with the ATP since 2000, when he started as a Tour Manager. He currently oversees both the Player Relations and Medical Services departments. In his position, Silva works directly with the Player Council and the ATP Board. He is also involved in the day-to-day operations of the Challenger Circuit, being the liaison for the Latin American challenger events and member of the Challenger Committee.
Silva played college tennis at Anderson University where he earned a Sports Management degree.
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