Oliver Boden is an experienced professional in partnership development and sales within the sports and entertainment sectors. Currently serving as Partnership Sales Director at Chelsea Football Club since July 2024, Oliver previously held roles at Formula 1, including Head of New Partnerships and Head of Licensing and Gaming, from April 2022 to July 2024. Prior to this, Oliver was Director of Partnerships EMEA at Activision Blizzard Esports from April 2020 to April 2022. Oliver's career also includes significant experience at IMG Media, where roles included Head of Esports Europe & International Sales and Commercial Manager from July 2014 to April 2020. Earlier experience includes positions as Account Manager and Account Executive at The Sports Partnership from April 2013 to July 2014. Oliver Boden earned both MA and BA (Hons) degrees in Business Management from Durham University from 2005 to 2009, following education at Wellington College from 2000 to 2005.