Danny Townsend is the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s SURJ Sports Investment. Appointed in October 2023, he leads the strategic direction of SURJ as it invests in global sports, bringing international events to the Kingdom and elevating the sports ecosystem both within KSA and the wider MENA region. Prior to joining SURJ, Danny spent two years as CEO of the Australian Professional (Football) Leagues (APL), following four years as CEO of Sydney FC. In 2016, he was named one of the world’s 40 most influential sports executives under the age of 40, and is listed in SportsPro’s 2024 top ten influencers.