Rob Simmelkjaer

Rob Simmelkjaer serves as the Chief Executive Officer of New York Road Runners since December 2022, leading a dedicated team of staff and volunteers within this prominent NYC organization. In addition to this role, Rob Simmelkjaer is the Chairman of the Board at Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Previous positions include Television Host at Tennis Channel, Founder and CEO of Persona Media Inc., and Consultant at William Hill US, where strategic partnerships were developed. Rob Simmelkjaer's extensive experience at NBC Sports Group includes serving as Senior Vice President, responsible for new business development and investments in sports-related ventures. Former roles include Vice President of International Development at ESPN, where international business initiatives and Olympics relations were managed, and as an Anchor and Correspondent for ABC News. Education credentials include a Bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.