CSGA Welcomes Jeff Budway to the Board of Directors!
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CSGA Welcomes Jeff Budway to the board of directors!
The Canadian Sporting Goods Association (CSGA) is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Budway to its board of directors.
With more than 30 years executive experience in the Sporting Goods Industry, Jeff Budway has held perennial roles with some of the largest sports brands & retailers in Canada. As a Vice President and General Manager for Fanatics Commerce, Jeff is responsible for growing the Canadian and Oceania markets focusing on partner development, operations, and logistics.
In 2016, Jeff joined Fanatics to jumpstart the company’s operations in Canada and find opportunities to grow the licensed sports business throughout the country. Since that time, Jeff has provided integral leadership and direction establishing an infrastructure to serve fans locally, comprised of wholesale distribution, significant partner rights, eCommerce fulfillment, made-to-order apparel, and jersey customization solutions. Fanatics Canada currently operates 12 partner sites, along with Fanatics.ca operating as the flagship site in Canada. Fanatics is now the largest licensed sports retailer within Canada.
"We are thrilled to have Jeff join our board of directors. His extensive and impressive background within the Canadian sporting goods industry will be an invaluable asset to the board as we chart the course for the organization” says Brad Hause, Chairman of the CSGA.
Background:
A proud graduate of the Sporting Goods Business program at Sir Sanford Fleming College, Jeff served 11 years as a member of the SGB Advisory Board, providing input and recommendations to the program curriculum, along with various levels of engagement and support for the SBG students.
Prior to joining Fanatics, Jeff held executive roles with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the Canadian Football League and Sport Chek. When he’s not overseeing and escalating responsibility within retail, wholesale, e-commerce and licensing channels of the Canadian Sporting Goods Industry, you’ll find Jeff at the hockey rink, baseball diamond or cottage, spending time with family and friends.
