Jeff Moorad — Contact Email, Phone & Team

Overview

Jeff Moorad is a distinguished figure in the sports industry, known for his extensive experience in sports management and investment. He began his career as a sports agent, founding Moorad Sports Management in 1983, where he negotiated over $3 billion in contracts. In 1998, he co-founded Steinberg & Moorad, which became the largest NFL client practice and the second-largest MLB client practice in the country. His expertise expanded into sports technology ventures, publishing projects, and community charitable initiatives. Transitioning into executive roles, Moorad served as General Partner and CEO of the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2004 to 2008, overseeing the team's operations and strategic direction. In 2009, he became Vice Chairman and CEO of the San Diego Padres, further solidifying his leadership in Major League Baseball. His investment acumen led to the acquisition of PrimeSport Holdings Inc. in 2015, where he served as Chairman until its sale in 2017. Additionally, he co-led the acquisition of the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2017. In 2019, Moorad co-founded MSP Sports Capital, a private investment firm focusing on sports-related businesses. The firm has made significant investments, including acquiring stakes in Portuguese football club G.D. Estoril Praia and Spanish football club AD Alcorcón. In 2020, MSP purchased a minority stake in McLaren Racing, with Moorad joining its board of directors. His commitment to sports extends to academia, serving as an adjunct professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, where he teaches a course on the business of sports. He is also the founder and chairman of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law at Villanova University School of Law. Beyond his professional endeavors, Moorad is dedicated to philanthropy, actively raising funds for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research through partnerships with organizations like the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.

Investment Focus

Active involvement in sports-related businesses
Focus on growth and operational efficiency
Commitment to long-term value creation

Portfolio Companies

AD AlcorcónMcLaren RacingG.D. Estoril Praia

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What sectors does Jeff Moorad invest in?

Jeff Moorad invests in Technology, Healthcare, Media, Entertainment and Sports, and is based in California, United States. Jeff Moorad is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.