Patrick Murphy is a highly experienced sports marketing executive with over 30 years in the industry, currently serving as CEO of Asia Football Group. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, his career includes being Managing Director at TEAM Marketing, where he managed UEFA Champions League rights, and founding Catalyst Media Group.
Patrick Murphy
Chief Executive Officer at Asia Football Group
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Overview
Topics They Care About
Asian Football Market
As CEO of the exclusive commercial partner to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), his primary focus is developing and monetizing football across Asia.
Sports Media Rights
His career is built on negotiating high-value media and sponsorship rights, from the UEFA Champions League to major AFC competitions.
Commercial Partnerships
He is directly responsible for securing and managing major commercial deals and sponsorships for Asian football's governing body.
Media Appearances
Patrick Murphy – Speaker Profile (Asia Football Group). Featured in Sports Matters North Asia
Work History
1-2024
Chief Executive Officer at Asia Football Group
6-2018 - 9-2023
Chief Executive Officer at FMA - Football Marketing Asia
6-2013 - 6-2018
Chief Executive Officer at Catalyst Media Group Ltd.
6-2001 - 6-2012
Managing Director at TEAM Marketing AG
12-1999 - 5-2001
Director, Asia Sports at AFP
6-1996 - 11-1999
SVP, Event Management Group at ESPN STAR Sports
7-1993 - 6-1996
Director, Sports Corporation at News Corp
3-1990 - 6-1993
Manager, UTV Enterprises at ITV
Education
Master of Arts - MA from Trinity College Dublin
B Sc from Trinity College Dublin
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Location : Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Asia Football Group
