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WILL LOPES
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND MANAGING DIRECTOR
Will Lopes is the CEO of Catapult Sports, a global SaaS company that helps elite sports teams capture, analyze, plan, and share insights about their athletes. The business is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:CAT) and has more than 500 staff across 28 locations, working with more than 5,000 teams in 40+ sports, including the NFL, EPL, MLB, NHL, AFL, and NCAA.
Under Mr. Lopes’ leadership, the global organization has achieved record ACV growth, earned single-digit churn among customers, and expanded its technology to include all levels of athletes, from amateurs to elites. Most recently he led the acquisition of Formula One video analysis platform SBG Sports Software, based in London.
Before joining Catapult, Mr. Lopes was the Chief Revenue Officer of Amazon subsidiary Audible where he scaled the business internationally to reach millions of customers across 40 languages and developed extensive enterprise partnerships to accelerate customer growth. His experience with the brand spanned 18 years, including the company’s IPO and acquisition by Amazon in 2008.
MATT BAIROS
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER
Matt Bairos brings nearly 25 years of experience in the sports technology industry, with a rich background encompassing various technical and commercial-oriented roles. In his role as Chief Product Officer, he drives Catapult's product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Bairos' extensive experience and expertise have contributed to Catapult Sports' global expansion and its reputation as a leader in sports performance solutions.
Notable achievements include spearheading the development and management of Thunder, PlayerOnDemand Recruiting, NCAA Football Video Exchange, and Catapult Vector.
Previously, Bairos served as President and CEO of XOS Digital, later acquired by Catapult. Before his tenure at XOS Digital, Bairos made significant contributions to the video technology industry at Pinnacle Systems and Avid Sports. A proud native of Boston, Massachusetts, Bairos holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Salem State University.