Global Board of Directors
Principal
Marshfield Associates
A Principal with Marshfield Associates, John is a graduate of Brown University and the Gilman School.
General Manager
San Antonio Spurs
R.C. Buford is the general manager of the San Antonio Spurs NBA basketball team, where he has won NBA Championships in 2003, 2005, and 2007. Prior to joining the Spurs in 1988, R.C. spent five...
Founder
Burns Coaching, LLC
Sean Burns is an executive coach and a professional speaker and trainer. He works with executives and entrepreneurs on their leadership, team-building and goal-setting skills. From 1993-2002, Sean...
Former Chief of Staff and Director of Communications
9/11 United Services Group
Nicole is the former chief of staff and director of communications for the 9/11 United Services Group, an organization in New York City that coordinates long-term assistance by thirteen charities for...
Director
David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding, Brigham Young University – Hawaii
Dr. Ford is the Managing Director of Global Peacebuilding with the Arbinger Institute; the Director of the David O. McKay Center for Intercultural Understanding; Associate Professor of International...
Chief Operating Officer
Elliott Management Corporation
Keith is the Chief Operating Officer at Elliott Management Corporation. He is the former Managing Director of Merrill Lynch and is an alumnus and supporter of Binghamton University, where his son,...
Analyst
The NBA on TNT
Steve Kerr played college basketball at the University of Arizona, helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament in 1988. Steve played for the Phoenix Suns,...
Former COO and Principal (Retired)
Satellite Asset Management
PPI's Board Treasurer, Brian was until recently the Chief Operating Officer and Principal of Satellite Asset Management, L.P. In addition to serving on the Board of PeacePlayers International, Brian...
Chief Financial Officer and President, International
Sapphire Energy, Inc.
Jim joined Sapphire Energy in early 2010 after serving as the President...
Vice President of Corporate Communications
Facebook
Joe Lockhart joined Facebook in July 2011, serving as the company’s spokesman. He is a founding partner with The Glover Park Group, which specializes in media relations and political strategy. He...
Partner
Arent Fox, LLP
PPI's Board Chair, Gene joined Arent Fox in 1972 and has been a partner in the Firm’s International Practice since 1977. In 2007, Gene was appointed Board Chair of PeacePlayers International. In...
Executive Vice President
Sean Moran
Sean is an Executive Vice President with MTV Networks and a graduate of Brown University.
Vice President, Global Basketball
adidas
Lawrence Norman holds the position of Vice President, Global Basketball for adidas. A 12-year veteran of the company, he has held positions in Global Communications, Sports Marketing, Country...
Executive Vice President and Managing Director
Community Counselling Service Co., LLC
Robert Rice joined CCS in 1987 and, as Senior Vice President and Managing Director, has provided professional counsel to hospital and healthcare; association; secondary, higher and medical education...
Solicitor
Macauley and Ritchie Solictors
Trevor Ringland, PPI – NI's Board Chairperson, is a Partner in the firm of Macaulay & Ritchie, Solicitors, in Belfast, having studied law at Queen’s University Belfast. He played rugby for Queen’...
Founder
Shapiro Negotiations Institute
Expert Negotiator, Sports Agent, Corporate Attorney, Educator, Author, Civic Leader, and Founder of Shapiro Negotiations Institute (SNI). Ron Shapiro has developed his Negotiations philosophy on four...
Former President and CEO (Retired)
The Advocacy Institute
Kathleen D. Sheekey recently retired as President and CEO of the Advocacy Institute, a Washington, DC-based non-profit, whose mission is to strengthen the capacity of social justice advocates in the...
Co-CEO
Apex Systems, Inc.
Win was one of the three guiding forces behind the creation of Apex Systems, a $180 million technical and professional staffing firm with 25 branch offices. Today, Win is Co-CEO of Apex Systems. Win...
David W. Huack Professor
Wharton School of Business
Kenneth L. Shropshire, the David W. Hauck Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, is the author of several award-winning books such as The Business of Sports, The Business...
President and CEO
ODIN Technologies
Patrick is President and Chief Executive Officer of ODIN Technologies. He is the only North American Board member of Trinity College Dublin’s Graduate School of Business Advisory Board, and is a...
President
Wasserman Media Group Management
Arn Tellem is a player agent for various major sports and is the top agent for NBA players, having negotiated over $200 million worth of contracts for his NBA clients. Arn participated in the...
Managing Director
Allen & Co.
Harry is a Managing Director with Allen & Company and a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis.
PeacePlayers International's mission is to unite, educate and inspire young people in divided communities through basketball.
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