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With more than three decades of experience as an investor and observer of the stock markets, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge to the financial arena. He pursued his education at the Toronto French School and York University, focusing on Economics. With expertise extending beyond investing, Jeff has lectured and mentored at prestigious institutions such as Venture Lab at Stanford University, IESE Business School, ESADE Business & Law School, and Barcelona College of Chiropractic’s (UPF). His involvement spans successful ventures across diverse sectors including Biotechnology, High-Technology, and Artificial Intelligence, reflecting his versatile and accomplished career.
Chris, another former professional athlete whose illustrious career spans 30 countries across five continents. He has showcased his exceptional talent in some of the world’s most prestigious professional golf tours. With an extensive background in global sports entertainment, Chris brings a rich reservoir of knowledge and experience in athlete management, media relations, and promotion. His expertise not only highlights his sports prowess but also underscores his acumen in the multifaceted world of international sports business.
Willem brings extensive experience as a chartered accountant and finance executive. His background includes a senior partnership at Allan Gray, South Africa's largest independent investment manager, where he was integral to strategic financial operations. Willem also has a strong entrepreneurial history, having founded multiple asset management and project finance companies across Africa. His diverse financial expertise will be crucial in overseeing M2MMA's financial strategy and operations.
Chris McCormack is a celebrated triathlete with over 200 international race victories and a 76% podium finish rate since 1993. He has dominated as the #1 ITU Triathlete globally for 243 weeks, secured 16 Ironman victories, and won the Ironman World Championships twice. A former competitive surfer and runner, McCormack transitioned to triathlons, quickly rising to prominence with a fourth-place finish at the 1993 Junior World Championships. Beyond his athletic achievements, he founded MANA Sports and Entertainment and Super League Triathlon, and developed the Thanyapura Sports Resort in Phuket. His entrepreneurial ventures also include serving as a chief consultant for the Royal Family of Bahrain, contributing to the creation of Bahrain Victorious teams. As a best-selling author and Executive Chairman at MANA, McCormack's leadership extends to his role on the M2MMA Advisory Board, where he aims to bring his extensive experience to the world of professional mixed martial arts.
John William Steffensen is a former Australian track and field athlete specializing in the 200 and 400 meters, with personal bests of 20.79 and 44.73 seconds, respectively. He won a silver medal in the 4x400 meter relay at the 2004 Olympics and a gold medal in the 400 meters at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Steffensen also has a background in amateur boxing with over 30 fights. After retiring from athletics, he transitioned to television, becoming a sports analyst and co-host. He also served on the Board of Athletics Australia, developing the Nitro Athletics series. In 2017, he ventured into motor racing, competing in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge and the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. Steffensen is a commercial consultant for various sports organizations and recently joined the M2MMA Advisory Board, where he aims to leverage his experience to enhance MMA.
Adrian Maizey has extensive leadership and expertise in financial and data analytics roles across prominent firms like ESL Investments, Leonard Green & Partners, and RedBird Capital Partners. Adrian currently serves as CEO of Rand Capital Coffee, the exclusive licensee for Starbucks in Southern Africa, overseeing 70 cafes. His career highlights include managing multibillion-dollar funds and leading operational and compliance functions at top-tier financial institutions. Adrian, a Harvard Business School MBA graduate, brings a wealth of experience in investment management and data analytics, complemented by his remarkable athletic achievements, including 22 Ironman triathlons and multiple ultra-marathons. His addition to the M2MMA Board underscores the organization's commitment to innovation and athlete welfare in mixed martial arts.
Tiago Henriques is an AI Technology Executive with over 18 years of experience in Cloud Computing, specializing in Distributed Systems, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.As EMEA Head of AI/ML for Google Cloud, he leads a team of technical specialists empowering organizations to adopt transformative AI solutions, working closely with enterprises and product teams to drive innovation.Throughout his extensive career, he has held leadership roles at major technology companies including Microsoft and Amazon Web Services, having also served as a Founder and CTO, giving him firsthand experience in both enterprise and startup ecosystems.A recognized thought leader in Artificial Intelligence, Tiago regularly shares his expertise as a keynote speaker at international conferences and as an educator at leading academic institutions.With a deep interest in frontier technologies, Tiago explores and invests in innovations across 3D printing, digital fabrication, longevity science, health span optimization, and the emerging space economy, driven by his passion for their potential for long-term societal impact.Beyond technology, Tiago is an amateur athlete passionate about endurance sports, particularly trail running and triathlon, having completed several ultra trail running races’
Gary Zavaleta brings more than 20 years at the forefront of data analytics, AI research, and blockchain systems design. A University of Michigan master’s graduate, he has transformed enterprise data environments for global leaders such as Emirates Airline, Teradata, and Santander Bank, consistently converting raw information into actionable intelligence that drives growth and efficiency.As Head of Analytics & Data Science at Global Hotel Alliance in Dubai, Gary built a real-time, cloud-native data and AI platform that models customer behavior and forecasts operations for 850 hotels across 45 brands in 100 countries. An early Ethereum contributor, he wrote some of the first production smart contracts and continues to mentor Web3 start-ups on decentralized data innovation.On M2MMA’s Advisory Board, Gary provides strategic guidance on next-generation athlete data architecture, AI-driven performance analytics, and protocol-level blockchain integrations that enhance transparency, integrity, and athlete safety. His expertise accelerates our mission to establish global standards for data-powered athlete protection, fan engagement, and competitive excellence.
