Damon Phillips joins FanDuel Sports Network as EVP of Team Partnerships

FanDuel Sports Network has named Damon Phillips as Executive Vice President of Team Partnerships, effective August 25.

He will oversee team partnerships in the South, Southeast, Florida, and Sun regions, including deals with the Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, Carolina Hurricanes, Charlotte Hornets, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Miami Marlins, Nashville Predators, Orlando Magic, and Tampa Bay Rays. Phillips will report to David DeVoe, President of Main Street Sports Group.

"Damon brings an exceptional track record of using digital innovation, audience segmentation, and cross-platform strategies to drive fan growth and engagement," said DeVoe. 

"As we continue to invest in our local sports media platform, Damon's deep leadership experience at both NBC Sports and ESPN, combined with his ability to scale technology-forward solutions for both media companies and team partners, provide a unique perspective as we continue to focus on team-first solutions in a dynamic local media landscape,” he continued.

Phillips expressed enthusiasm about joining the network at a pivotal moment of growth. "I'm thrilled to be joining a company that's reshaping what local sports media can deliver for fans and partners," he said. "FanDuel Sports Network has built a strong foundation and is uniquely positioned to harness the power of local fandom, scale engaged audiences, and unlock new growth across its markets."

Phillips brings over 30 years of experience across sports, media, and tech. At NBC Sports, he was SVP of Digital Media & Emerging Businesses, managing NBCSports.com, betting and fantasy, and streaming content. He led partnerships with DraftKings, BetMGM, and Fanatics.

He also served as SVP & GM of NBC Sports Washington, overseeing coverage of the Wizards, Capitals, and Commanders. At ESPN, he led the launch and expansion of ESPN3 and WatchESPN. He has also held roles at DIRECTV, Disney, and the NBA.

Phillips joins Sarah Tourville and Randy Stephens on the network’s regional leadership team. All three report to DeVoe.