Gary Brinkhurst

Gary Brinkhurst is currently the Director of Global Sponsorships & Brand Experiences at Visa, where they leverage their extensive background in global event management and hospitality. They previously held roles at GMR Marketing and SportsMark Management Group, overseeing significant client activations such as the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2013 Masters Tournament. Their early experiences include working at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games hospitality programs and leading activities for EF Education First. Gary acquired degrees in Chinese and Spanish from the University of Leeds and has studied Mandarin and Spanish at Capital Normal University and Universidad de Granada, respectively.