Jefferson joins the team
Jefferson Slack appointed Commercial Managing Director
We’re delighted to confirm the appointment of industry heavyweight, Jefferson Slack, as Managing Director - Commercial and Marketing.
This position is a new role in the team and Slack will be responsible for all commercial and marketing activities, reporting into Otmar Szafnauer, CEO and Team Principal.
Slack joins the team after a 30-year career across the sports industry. The American sports executive has extensive experience at the highest commercial level of sports.
His career began managing Michael Jordan's marketing activities before moving into sports private equity with Hicks, Muse.
In 2000, Slack became the first American CEO of a top European football club, Inter Milan. He also has a wide range of agency experience, with leadership positions at Wasserman and IMG.
More recently, Slack has been a commercial adviser to FIBA and Dorna, as well as undertaking a number of personal investments in businesses across the sports industry.
We have a unique opportunity to create an iconic new sports property.
“We are delighted to appoint Jefferson Slack to help us realise the full global commercial and marketing opportunities that lie ahead,” said Lawrence Stroll, Chairman of Aston Martin.
“With the progress we made last season on the track and with our upcoming relaunch as Aston Martin F1 Team, we have a unique opportunity to create an iconic new sports property that’s at the forefront of Formula 1.”
I am delighted that Jefferson is joining us.
“I am delighted that Jefferson is joining us in the newly created role of Managing Director,” added Otmar Szafnauer, CEO & Team Principal.
“He will be responsible for leading all our commercial and marketing activities as we look to build one of F1’s most successful teams, both on and off the track.”
We are looking to build an iconic new sports brand.
“I believe this is one of the most exciting commercial opportunities, not just in Formula 1, but in the whole of the sports industry,” added Jefferson.
“We are looking to build an iconic new sports brand in Aston Martin F1 Team and, in the process, we believe we will create a unique global marketing platform for other brands and partners.
“I am looking forward to working with Lawrence and Otmar and building a world-class commercial and marketing team.”
