Desert Champions
Philippe Dore is a seasoned marketing and digital strategy professional with extensive experience in the sports and entertainment industry. Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer and Media & Marketing Director for Desert Champions, Dore oversees the marketing efforts for the BNP Paribas Open. Prior to this role, Dore founded Stoked Digital, where innovative digital platforms and marketing solutions were developed. Experience also includes positions as Digital Director at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Senior Director of Digital Services at NASCAR Digital Media, and General Manager of Digital Marketing at ATP World Tour, where Dore managed a diverse range of digital properties and strategies for major sponsors. Additional roles include Vice-President at the First Coast Tennis Foundation and teaching positions at the University of North Florida. Dore's career began as a Statistician and Business Analyst with the Government of Canada.
Desert Champions
Desert Champions manages and operates a curated selection of sports and entertainment events and properties, the largest of which is the BNP Paribas Open, held annually at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. In addition to hosting this prestigious sporting event, Desert Champions manages the Indian Wells Music Festival, Easter Bowl, the Oracle Challenger Series and the USA Pickleball National Championships.