Leadership

The Sport at the Service of Humanity global faith and sport movement is led by a volunteer group of leaders who are committed to combining their passion for Sport with their personal values to see a world where We Live Like We Play!

SSH Foundation Board & Management Team

Mr. David Eades

Board Director

Bio

Someone recently described me as “one of the most familiar faces in global TV news.” It felt like a stretch at the time, but perhaps that’s what comes from two decades of presenting for BBC World News — covering everything from World Cups and Olympic Games to tsunamis and tragedies; from royal deaths to seismic political shifts like Brexit.

All that experience has helped me develop and refine my skills as a presenter, moderator, and interviewer, whatever the size of the audience. I pride myself on drawing the very best from an interview — creating a safe, amicable environment in which people feel able to express themselves openly.

Having worked as Europe Correspondent, Sports News Correspondent, and Ireland Correspondent, I have developed particular expertise in these areas, alongside climate issues. I also created and presented a dedicated programme on BBC News called “Climate Critical.”

So whether I’m interviewing a head of industry, a president, or a prime minister — or a global celebrity such as George Clooney, Uma Thurman, or Pelé — I am comfortable putting them in the right frame of mind to connect with any audience.

I also have a strong track record in video production, media training, and writing. And to keep me on the straight and narrow, I serve on two boards committed to using sport as a tool to improve lives.

Mr. Philip Leopold

Board Director and CEO/Executive Director

Bio

Corporate marketing, sports partnerships, and marketing communications (MarComms) expert, with deep experience in business strategy, investment and funding, programme management, and project execution and activation.

Senior-level executive, leader, and manager with a strong background in corporate, brand, business, and investment strategy. My work is typically focused on thoughtful investment and programme execution as they relate to corporate and partnership marketing, as well as sports sponsorship activation.

Specialist in communications and marketing for consumer brands, B2B organisations, and sports properties. Recognised for delivering measurable ROI and budget efficiencies through the strategic leverage of a global network, partnerships, and portfolio assets.

Mr. Scott Moran

Board Director, Secretary

Bio

Mr. Moran is a global business leader and lawyer with over 25 years of experience working with multinational corporations and sporting entities. He currently serves as Chief Legal Officer of the Altiorum Global Business Group and is a minority owner of the professional football clubs Mons Calpe SC (Gibraltar, UK) and Unión Deportiva Los Barrios (Cádiz, Spain).

Scott has served as General Counsel and senior legal advisor for multiple Fortune 500 and private equity companies, including American Home Shield, Assurant, AT&T, Exide Technologies, FedEx, IBM, Rectangle Health, and Time Warner, and has practiced at several global law firms. Mr. Moran’s sports advisory work has included projects with renowned football organizations such as AC Milan, the Bundesliga, Cruz Azul, Everton F.C., C.A. Independiente, the Football Association of Ireland, the Mexican Football Federation, C.F. Pachuca, River Plate, the Royal Spanish Football Federation, and the U.S. Soccer Federation.

Prior to his business and legal career, he served as a military intelligence officer in the United States Army, where he led troops deployed to the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.

Mr. Moran attended the University of Notre Dame, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and a Juris Doctor degree. He also completed the Concannon Programme of International Law in London, England. He is a native Spanish and English speaker, fluent in Portuguese and proficient in French.

Scott was born in New York and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he attended Colegio San Ignacio de Loyola. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he supports and has served on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including the Sports for Humanity Foundation, the Georgia Bar International Law Section, Soccer in the Streets, and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Ben Reiling

Board Director, Treasurer

Dr. Bernie Mullin

Board Director

Bio

am a results-driven senior executive with a proven track record of transforming organizations into thriving, financially successful entities. With a visionary approach to leadership, I specialize in fostering collaboration, building consensus, and driving significant revenue growth through strategic planning, cutting-edge technology, and creative branding.

Throughout my career, I have cultivated passionate client and fan communities while championing operational excellence and enhancing customer engagement. My experience spans successful startups, organizational turnarounds, and the creation of high-performing teams that consistently achieve exceptional outcomes.

As a strong advocate for mentoring, diversity, and inclusion, I have spearheaded innovative training programs that develop future leaders, strengthen executive teams, and increase staff diversity. My ability to leverage market research to deeply understand and meet consumer needs has solidified my reputation as a thought leader in marketing, sales, and communications.

Key Areas of Expertise:

  • Visionary Leadership & Strategic Planning

  • Team Building, Coaching & Mentoring

  • Crisis Management & Public Relations

  • Consumer Insights, Market Research & Branding

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

I thrive on empowering individuals, driving transformation, and creating lasting organizational success. My passion lies in aligning teams around common goals to deliver measurable impact and meaningful change.

If you are seeking board-level leadership, executive insight, or a results-oriented strategist to guide your organization through growth, innovation, or turnarounds, let’s connect.

Mr. Stephen Revetria

Board Director

Dr. MOHAMED ABDELAZIZ GADELHAK IBRAHIM

Board Director

Bio

Dr. Ibrahim serves as a Judicial Affairs Officer and Islamic Law Expert with the United Nations Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations (DPPA-DPO), the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office (PBPSO), and the Justice and Corrections Service (JCS) in New York. He previously served as a Presiding Judge at the Cairo Court of Appeal in Egypt.

Dr. Ibrahim has held several senior international positions, including Senior Rule of Law Officer with UNITAD in Iraq; Head of the Justice and Corrections Team with UNSMIS in Syria; Chief of the Justice, Corrections, and SSR Section with UNMIS in Sudan and South Sudan; and Deputy Director of the Rule of Law Section with UNAMA in Afghanistan.

Earlier in his career, he served as a Legal Adviser at both the Egyptian Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Justice, Legislation Department. He also served as a Judge at the North Cairo Court for five years, presiding over tort, bankruptcy, commercial, and investment cases. Prior to his judicial appointment, he spent five years at the Attorney General’s Office as a Public Prosecutor (District Attorney) in the Central Cairo District, where he handled criminal cases.

Dr. Ibrahim earned his Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) degree in International Human Rights Law from Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago in 2007. He received his LL.M. in International Criminal Law from the University of Notre Dame Law School in Indiana in 1997 and earned his License en Droit (Law Degree) from Cairo University, Faculty of Law, Egypt, in 1988.

He is fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Italian.

Monsignor Melchor Sanchez

Board Director Emeritus

Bio

Monsignor Melchor Sanchez de Toca is under-secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture and board director of the Sport at the Service of Humanity Foundation. Born in Jaca, Spain, Msgr. Melchor is a priest of the archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, from 1993.

Mr. Nick Marrone

Board Director Emeritus

Mr. Chris Lang

Chairman Emeritus (Deceased)

SSH Foundation Advisors

We are grateful to our distinguished Advisors who share with us their time, talent and resources to help strengthen and grow the Sport for Humanity global movement.

Mr. Massimiliano Montanari

CEO, Save the Dream

Ms. Renata Simril

CEO, LA84 Foundation

Ms. Diane McGraw

CEO, McGraw Productions

Mr. Ahmad Nassar

Executive Director, Professional Tennis Players Association

Mr. Zack Bates

CEO, Private Clubs Inc.

Mr. Bo Heiner

Director, Conferences

Ms. Malu Marella

Director, Communications

Mario Butler-Johnson

Director, Milwaukee Sports Collective

Partners & Patrons

Making a difference through the power of faith & sport

Partner Organizations

The Vatican

Partner Organization

Big East Conference

Partner Organization

Save The Dream

Partner Organization

Acknowledgements

Allianz

2016 SSH Global Conference Founding Sponsor
2017 Humanity Sports Club Global Partner

The Coca-Cola Company

2016 SSH Global Conference Sponsor

ISPS Handa

2017 - 2019 Global Patron and Young Leaders Mentoring Program Presenting Partner

Eni

2016 SSH Global Conference Sponsor

Founding Partners

The Vatican

Partner Organization

Lang Partnerships Network

Founding Partner

The Aspire Group

Founding Partner

Donors & Supporters

Sport for Humanity Foundation acknowledges the following individuals for their financial contribution and commitment to see a world where we Live Like We Play! Their generous donation will allow us to continue our work in championing our Three Pillars and bringing to life the Six Principles of our global faith and sport movement.

“Three Pillars”
Champions

Mr. Michael Hershman

President & CEO, The Soloviev Group

Mr. Mike and Mrs. Nancy Vespoli

Vespoli USA

Bader Philanthropies

“Six Principles”
Advocates

Ms. Paige Backman

Mr. Howard Smith

Mr. Steven McCarthy