Zohere Tabrez
Senior Director of Executive Operations, Denver Broncos
After working for the NFL league office evaluating the African market and proposing entry and expansion into the continent, Zohere Tabrez joined the Broncos in 2022. He helped drive the exploration process for a new stadium/mixed-use district and Broncos training center and created a proposal for a $100 million stadium upgrade project, approved and financed by the NFL last fall.
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Age: 29
Born: Fremont, Calif.
Education: Cornell University, B.S., industrial and labor relations; Northwestern University, MBA, marketing and finance concentrations
Getting to Know Zohere
What fires me up: Any sort of competition.
Go-to person when I need help: I’ve been blessed with more than one go-to person. But if I didn’t specifically say my mother she might get upset.
Cause supported: Recurring donations to The Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit that supports the education of underprivileged children in Pakistan.
My inspiration: My parents and the sacrifices they made to set me and my siblings up for success.
You’d be surprised to know that I … : Grew up a St. Louis Rams fan despite growing up in the Bay Area and never once visiting St. Louis.
In the Industry
Most exciting aspect of sports business: Nothing beats game day. Seeing the team, staff and fans experience the projects you helped stand up is an incredible feeling.
Impact of my generation on sports: Making what happens off the field just as important as what’s happening on it.
Skill I’d like to learn: Continuing to learn more about AI/machine learning and their applications.
When I attend a sporting event, I want … : To be able to walk into the stadium and immediately be able to identify the city it plays in and the community it represents.
In 10 years, I hope to be … : A professional quarterback (some dreams never die). But in case that doesn’t pan out, I’d like to be in a role that allows me to continue to grow the game of football and find new ways to improve the viewing and playing experience.
