A Genius Sports, the official data, tech, and commercial partner that drives the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting, and media, announced the appointment of Mark Kropf as the Group's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He joins the company from Google, where he held the same position.
In this role, Kropf played a key role in advancing Google's generative AI capabilities, enhancing the developer experience, and driving sustained innovation.
This deep experience will be crucial as Genius Sports expands the deployment of GeniusIQ, the next-generation sports data and AI platform that leverages powerful machine learning and generative AI to deliver unparalleled game analytics and ultra-immersive experiences.
Kropf brings over two decades of experience in technology leadership, software engineering, and infrastructure management across a wide range of industries, including financial services, information technology, and cybersecurity.
Before his tenure at Google, he was instrumental in commercializing Cloud Foundry at Pivotal, where he also founded and led the Office of the CTO.
Driven by a longstanding commitment to innovation, Kropf holds numerous patents in enterprise software and financial services technology. He is also a distinguished investor and advisor focused on technology, with a passion for supporting startups led by underrepresented groups.
Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports, commented: "I am thrilled to welcome Mark Kropf as our Group CTO. His outstanding track record of technology leadership at Google and Pivotal, combined with his deep experience in AI-focused innovation, will play a critical role in our future".
"Our cutting-edge GeniusIQ platform is already driving the AI revolution in the global sports ecosystem, and Mark's experience will play a key role in amplifying and accelerating this transformation".
Mark Kropf, the newly appointed Group CTO, added: “The technology at Genius Sports is redefining how sports are understood and consumed globally”.
“I look forward to supporting this continued growth and working with an outstanding team that has already positioned Genius Sports at the forefront of data and technology innovation in sports”.
Source: GMB
