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Rob Pilgrim

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Head of Sport, EMEA at Meta
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Rob Pilgrim is Metas Head of Sport for EMEA, where he leads strategic partnerships at the intersection of sports, media, and technology. An expert in commercial innovation and digital content strategy, he previously led the launch of YouTube Primetime Channels. People who have worked with him describe him as a natural leader with a clear vision.

Rob is passionate about socioeconomic inclusion, fueled by his own experience as the first in his family to attend the University of Oxford on a funded bursary. He actively supports improving opportunities for those from challenging backgrounds and is a founding trustee for the education-through-football charity, Future Academy.

He was named to the Leaders Under 40 Class of 2022 by Sport Business for his impact on the industry.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Head of Sport, EMEA
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Digital Fan Engagement
His work at Meta and YouTube focuses on leveraging technology and platforms like Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp to create the next dimension of fandom and deepen audience connection.
Sports Media Innovation
He is focused on shaping the future of sports content through emerging formats, including AR/VR experiences, immersive media, and new ventures like YouTube Primetime Channels.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head of Sport, EMEA
Meta
5-2017 - 9-2025
Head of Sport and Primetime, EMEA
YouTube
11-2015 - 4-2017
Global Operations Lead, Google Hardware
Google
7-2011 - 10-2015
Industry Manager, Sport & Healthcare
Google
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Media appearances

EXCLUSIVE: Why Ex‑YouTube Sports exec left for Meta. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Connecting with Fans in the Third Space – Meta with Rob Pilgrim. Featured in Spotify
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Education
2017 - 2017
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altMBA
2007 - 2011
MA Hons
University of Oxford
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