Phil Andrews was named CEO of USA Fencing in July 2022. Before than he served as CEO of USA Weightlifting, where he transformed the sport's governance and reputation, attracting record participation levels and sponsorship. There, he took on an interim leadership role of the IWF (International Weightlifting Federation) and PAWF (Pan American Weightlifting Federation) during crisis years.
Born and raised in England before moving to the United States, Andrews has a global perspective and a vast array of experience in sport and business. He has worked in professional ice hockey for British Champions Coventry Blaze; the FTSE 250 student hospitality business Unite Group PLC; and David Lloyd Leisure.
Matchmaking Information
First Name
Phil
Last Name
Andrews
Company
USA Fencing
Job Title
CEO
Attending
Educational Sessions
Educational Session #2: What It Takes to Deliver Profitable and Sustainable Sports Events
With rising costs, increased scrutiny on public spending and more competition than ever for sponsorship and hosting dollars, event organizers and destinations are under pressure to prove that their events make financial sense. What once passed as a “good idea” now has to stand up to rigorous budget analysis, risk assessment and long-term sustainability planning. This session brings together leaders from national governing bodies, commercial directors, and destinations to pull back the curtain on the real economics of sports-event delivery. Panelists will share how they balance costs and revenues across different markets, structure commercial partnerships, manage financial risk and adapt event models to meet today’s economic realities.
