Jordan will offer strategic counsel to the board, focusing on the US market and using his experience of building successful business partnerships in the sports industry.
The 58-year old also holds a special advisory role on the DraftKings board of directors, after taking an equity interest in the fantasy sports operator in 2020.
Sportradar’s chairman of the global board of directors Jeffery Yabuki said: “Not only is Michael Jordan one of the most iconic sports figures of all time, but he is a legendary leader who believes in Sportradar’s mission to enhance fan engagement through our fully-integrated technology and services platform.
“We are thrilled to have Michael contribute to Sportradar’s business efforts moving forward.”
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