Jeffrey Ajluni

Jeffrey Ajluni is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Business Development for the US Travel Association in Washington, D.C. Ajluni oversees all new business growth for the association, with a focus on developing partnerships and alliances that strategically benefit the U.S. travel industry. [1] [2] [3]

Prior to joining the US Travel Association, Ajluni was Chief Commercial Officer for the Trust for the National Mall overseeing corporate partnerships, high net revenue development, marketing and events from August 2016 to February 2019. [4]

Ajluni spent much of his career as an executive in the professional sports, media operations and live entertainment industries and he holds the distinction of having worked in the National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, National Football League, English Premier League and the National Basketball Association.

He served as vice president and general manager for FOX Sports Media Group in Washington, D.C.[5][6] Before his move to Washington, Ajluni served as Group Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Community Development for the St. Louis Blues, overseeing all corporate sales, service and partnerships, including broadcast and new media sales, and the further development of community partner programs, charitable efforts, and new business initiatives. [7] [8]

Ajluni was a full-time retained consultant for the Jacksonville Jaguars, working closely with Jaguars senior executives advising in the areas of revenue generation, staffing and recruiting, department structure, presentation materials, business prospecting, packaging and sponsorship category development.

Before joining the Jaguars Ajluni was Executive Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer for the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports and Entertainment located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. He oversaw all revenue operations, including corporate partnerships, luxury and premium seating and ticketing.[9][10]

Prior to joining the Detroit Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment, Ajluni spent 12 years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers between January 2000 and December 2011, holding the positions of Director, Corporate Partnerships, Director, Marketing & Business Development, Director, Marketing and New Partner Development. Ajluni managed all aspects of the Buccaneers corporate partnerships department, including sales, service and activation.[11][12]

While with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, between 2005 and 2008, Ajluni led global sponsorship development for Manchester United FC located in Manchester, England (also owned by the Glazer family). Most notably, Ajluni worked closely with Bryan Glazer (Manchester United co-owner) to secure AIG Corporation as the club's shirt sponsor. It was the largest sponsorship deal in the history of team sports.[13][14]

Before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Ajluni spent nine years with the Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers and Olympia Entertainment, Inc. of Detroit, Michigan, where he held a variety of positions. Jeff Ajluni is a native of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and a graduate of Northwood University in Midland, Michigan.[11]

References
  1. "USAE - 2-04-2019 ISSUE". usae.magtitan.com. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
  2. "Jeff Ajluni Archives". thetravelvertical.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  3. bcowlishaw@ustravel.org (28 January 2019). "U.S. Travel Strengthens Team with Trio of Hires". U.S. Travel Association. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  4. https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2016/08/01/trust-for-the-national-mall-appoints-first-member.html
  5. https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/georgetown-partners-with-fox-sports-on-marketing-and-sponsorship-efforts/2015/06/17/55e3953e-1218-11e5-a0dc-2b6f404ff5cf_story.html
  6. "06/25/15: NHL considers adding aces". cynopsis.com. June 25, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  7. "Blues Announce Changes to Executive Management". NHL.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  8. https://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/blog/2014/08/blues-make-front-office-moves-to-drive-revenue.html
  9. Shea, Bill. "Writer". Crian's Detroit Business. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  10. "PS&E Adds To Its Executive Staff". cbslocal.com. January 6, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  11. "PS&E Adds To Its Executive Staff". CBS Detroit. January 6, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  12. September 6; 2004 (September 6, 2004). "People". www.sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. Bond, David (April 7, 2006). "United pull off £56m shirt deal". The Telegraph. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  14. April 7; 2006 (April 7, 2006). "ManU Inks Record Sponsorship Deal With U.S.-based AIG". www.sportsbusinessdaily.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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