BEN MATHAN
President, Digital & Technology
Ben Mathan is the President of Digital & Technology and oversees the company’s comprehensive portfolio of technology, data, and fan engagement businesses, including Paciolan, SIDEARM Sports, EDGE, and the Fanbase data platform. He is responsible for aligning technology innovation with business strategy, driving product growth, and delivering solutions that help organizations strengthen fan relationships and maximize engagement.
Prior to his current role, Mathan served as Chief Strategy Officer, where he led enterprise-wide strategic planning and data-driven business initiatives. His leadership was instrumental in shaping the company’s growth trajectory and played a critical role in the successful sale of the organization to TPG, a milestone transaction that positioned the business for its next phase of expansion.
Before joining Learfield, Ben held various roles in the investment banking and private equity industries, most recently as a senior investment professional for Atairos, a leading strategic investment company focused on supporting growth-oriented businesses.
In addition to his many contributions to the strategic operations of the company, Ben still carves out time to support others in achieving a brighter future. As a board member of the Brooklyn Youth Sports Club, he works to empower underserved youth in Brooklyn, NY to fulfill their academic and personal potential.
A graduate of New York University and a die-hard fan of all New York sports teams, Ben enjoys watching the Jets, Nets, and the Yankees. Outside of sports, Ben enjoys travel, reading and watching old sitcoms. Ben and his wife, Katie, currently reside in Dallas, Texas.
Chief Strategy Officer
Ben Mathan is the Chief Strategy Officer at Learfield where he is responsible for the development and implementation of the company’s strategy as well as enterprise-wide data and analytics initiatives.
Before joining Learfield, Ben held various roles in the investment banking and private equity industries, most recently as a senior investment professional for Atairos, a leading strategic investment company focused on supporting growth-oriented businesses.
In addition to his many contributions to the strategic operations of the company, Ben still carves out time to support others in achieving a brighter future. As a board member of the Brooklyn Youth Sports Club, he works to empower underserved youth in Brooklyn, NY to fulfill their academic and personal potential.
A graduate of New York University and a die-hard fan of all New York sports teams, Ben enjoys watching the Jets, Nets, and the Yankees. Outside of sports, Ben enjoys travel, reading and watching old sitcoms. Ben and his wife, Katie, currently reside in Dallas, Texas.