PROFESSIONAL
What I like …
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■ An insight: Always surround yourself with people who are smarter than you.
■ An influential person in my career: David D’Alessandro (former CEO of John Hancock). All-time great guy and source of wise career advice.
■ A sports facility: Stadium: Lambeau Field. Ballpark: Fenway Park, of course!
Mark Lev
Managing director,
Fenway Sports Management
■ What I Do: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business and company performance.
■ Where I'm From: New Englander through and through. Grew up in Swampscott, Mass., and currently reside in Brookline, Mass.
■ Where I Went to School: Bachelor of arts and science, University of Vermont.
■ My First Job: Boston Celtics intern (aka Red Auerbach’s chauffeur).
■ A sports event: The Masters. No other sports event is held in such reverence by its competitors.
■ A strategy: Associate your business with other “best-of-class” businesses.
■ A brand: Dunkin’ Donuts.
■ A trend: The proliferation of daily fantasy sports companies.
■ An innovation: Wearable technology.
■ A pro league or team business initiative: The NBA’s initiatives around virtual reality.
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■ A story that bears watching: Legalization of sports gambling.
■ An idea or invention I wish I had thought of: Uber.
■ A fantasy job: Chairman, Augusta National Golf Club.
What I like about …
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An influential person in my career: David D’Alessandro
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■ My job: The entrepreneurial spirit that exists throughout all levels of the organization.
■ Sports: Its unpredictable nature.
■ Sports fans: Their passion.
■ Sports business: The doors that it opens to boardrooms at the largest companies in the world.
■ Sports media: The insightful analysis that certain reporters offer.
■ Sports technology: The unmatched viewing experience that it provides.
■ The future of sports business: Broad-based adoption of corporate branding on team uniforms.
■ Competing: It’s cliché, but it causes you to bring out the best in your game. Fosters a culture of creativity and innovation.
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A brand: Dunkin’ Donuts
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What I would like to …
■ Change in what I do: Not much. I have a great job.
■ See more of in sports: Acts of sportsmanship. The trickle-down effect at the youth level will be powerful.
■ See less of in sports: Athletes complaining to officials.
■ See less of in sports business: Commercial interruptions.
What I don’t like …
■ In general: Know-it-alls. Stay clear of anyone that contends to be one.
■ Pet peeve: People who take themselves way too seriously.
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A sports facility: Lambeau Field
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■ In business: People that turn to the last page of a proposal, first.
■ About sports fans: We can be a fickle bunch. A little less of the “What have you done for me lately?”
PERSONAL
What I like …
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The Masters
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■ People: I enjoy being around people who make me laugh.
■ Above all else: Vacations with my family.
■ About myself: My full head of hair.
■ Teams: Liverpool, Red Sox.
■ City: New York City
■ Possession: My dog. Unconditional love …
■ Memento: An original plank of the Boston Garden parquet floor autographed by Larry Bird and Bill Russell.
■ Time of year: Late spring/early summer. Love the long days …
■ Music: Classic rock ’n’ roll.
■ Book: “Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel James Brown.
■ Author: Malcolm Gladwell.
■ Websites: Boston.com; ESPN.com; CNN.com.
■ App: MLB.com At Bat.
■ Chore: Strangely, I enjoy folding laundry.
■ Hobby: Fledgling cook.
■ Trips: Israel (for my daughter’s bat mitzvah); Nagano Olympics.
■ Movies: “Fletch,” “Caddyshack.”
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Nagano Olympics
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■ TV: “House Of Cards,” “Breaking Bad.”
■ Artist: LeRoy Neiman.
■ Food: Sushi.
■ Dessert: Chocolate mousse.
■ Drink: Dark n’ stormy.
■ Scent: That new car smell.
■ Vacation spot: Eastham, Mass.
■ Singer: Roger Daltry.
■ Quote: “Live long and prosper,” Mr. Spock.
