Darrell McLennan Fordyce has been appointed global chief marketing officer of 23 Capital.
The company specialises in funding the sports, music and entertainment sectors and Fordyce’s appointment follows investment in rights firm SRM earlier this year.
Since it was founded in 2014, 23 Capital has deployed and advised on over $3 billion of transactions. It has also opened an office in Barcelona.
With more than 20 years of experience working in sports and media, McLennan Fordyce will be based in London and will be charged with building the 23 Capital brand across Europe, North America and beyond.
It's an exciting time in our growth
Stephen Duval, 23 Capital
Stephen Duval, co-founder of 23 Capital, said: “Darrell joins 23 at an exciting time in our growth and brings a wealth of marketing and media experience that will help shape the business as we continue to explore opportunities across new sectors and markets”.
Darrell McLennan Fordyce commented: “Having seen all sides of our industry, from brand to rightsholder, agency to governing body, I am excited to join 23 Capital who represent a refreshing and dynamic approach to the sports, media and entertainment industry. Jason Traub and Stephen Duval have built a fantastic team and I look forward to helping 23 Capital realise their ambition to be the pre-eminent provider of capital and solutions to the sports, music and entertainment sectors.”
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