Entrepreneur and Lecturer
The Wharton School
(Moderator)
As both a senior corporate executive and entrepreneur, Rob DiGisi’s expertise in the sports business comes from three decades of building brands, driving revenue and delivering breakthrough marketing solutions. He has created new profit centers, customer engagement channels and brand development platforms for organizations including start-ups, pro-sports leagues and multi-billion dollar corporations.
Rob’s pedigree combines experience at the NBA, IMG, Bank One and Diamond Resorts International and through his consulting and entrepreneurial venture firm, Iron Horse Marketing. Since 2018, he has leveraged his experience, thirst for knowledge, ability to lead strategic debate and interest in mentoring young executives to teach sports business courses to both undergraduate and MBA students at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Professional associations, investment firms and other organizations connected to the sports industry often bring in Rob as a featured speaker.
Rob is a graduate of Boston College and earned an MBA from The Wharton School. A father of two, he and his wife live in Northern New Jersey.
