Helfant Named As New ATP Executive Chairman
Former Nike executive Adam Helfant has been unveiled as the new executive chairman and president of men’s tennis governing body the ATP.
The 44-year old American replaces the departing Etienne de Villiers in the role and will be based in London.
Helfant, a senior executive with Nike for 12 years, takes over after South African De Villiers chose not to renew his contract.
‘There is no doubt that men’s professional tennis is one of the world’s most popular sports,’ he said.
‘As a lifelong fan, it is a great honour to have been given the opportunity to take the helm at such an exciting time for the ATP.
‘The ATP World Tour is a truly global sporting event, featuring some of the world’s best athletes and followed by millions of the most dedicated sports fans and I could not be more excited about being its new executive chairman.’
One of Halfant’s first jobs will be to find a replacement for European CEO Andy Anson who left the ATP to take up the post of chief executive of England’s 2018 World Cup bid.
