Prodigy Search
Mark Gress Jr. is a Partner at Prodigy Search, a leading independent executive search agency specializing in sports and entertainment, since January 2015. With nearly two decades of experience, Mark has built strong relationships with major organizations like FIFA, the Dallas Cowboys, and the New York Yankees. Additionally, Mark serves as an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University, teaching sports industry management to graduate students. Previous roles include senior positions in recruiting and employer relations at Drexel University and Arcadia University, as well as experience with the Philadelphia Eagles and Turnkey Sports and Entertainment. Mark holds a Master of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, both from Drexel University.
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Prodigy Search
Prodigy Search, the largest and most successful independent boutique executive search agency in sports and entertainment, is a global leader in recruiting and placing senior-level talent that inspires and grows our clients’ businesses. For nearly seventeen years, we have earned the trust of some of the world’s most iconic organizations, including FIFA, the Dallas Cowboys, New York Yankees, Liverpool Football Club, NBA, NHL, Legends, Delaware North/TD Garden/Boston Bruins, AEG Worldwide, PGA TOUR, PWHL, ASM Global, SeatGeek, Sodexo Live, United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Oak View Group, Endeavor, Playfly Sports, and Live Nation. Our successful placements include leadership roles in executive-level management, covering all disciplines at the C-Suite level, in addition to Senior Vice President, Vice President, and Executive Director roles. Additionally, we have become a trusted partner in key nonprofit Board of Director and Committee member searches inclusive of Chairpersons, Independent Directors, and Athlete Representatives, among others. Beyond traditional sports, over the years, Prodigy Search has expanded our expertise and knowledge from the stick-and-ball sports to those on the periphery and sports adjacent. We have placed executives throughout the ever-expanding esports industry; sports technology; and education and nonprofit industries. Today, our senior-partner involvement, exceptional service, and transparent process have presented opportunities to expand beyond sports and entertainment. We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us and are dedicated to maintaining our passion for identifying executive leadership that drives business excellence. Prodigy Search. Where the Best Brands Come for the Best Talent.