Zachary Leonsis
About Zachary Leonsis
Zachary Leonsis serves as the President of Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, where he has worked since 2011. He has played a key role in various initiatives, including the acquisition of NBC Sports Washington and the launch of Monumental's esports division.
Work at MONUMENTAL
Zachary Leonsis serves as the President of Media & New Enterprises at Monumental Sports & Entertainment. He has held this position since 2011, contributing to the company's strategic direction and growth in the media landscape. Leonsis played a key role in the acquisition of NBC Sports Washington, integrating it into Monumental's operations. He also launched and oversees the esports division, which includes Wizards District Gaming, Caps Gaming, and District E. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding Monumental's reach in both traditional and digital media.
Education and Expertise
Zachary Leonsis holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications and Commerce from the University of Pennsylvania, completing his studies from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in media and business development within the sports industry.
Background
Leonsis has been a founding member of the Georgetown Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, contributing to the development of entrepreneurial initiatives. He has served on the board of directors for Acies Acquisition Corp, which successfully merged with PlayStudios. Additionally, he has been a board member for Team Liquid since 2016, where he represents Monumental's interests in the esports sector.
Achievements
Zachary Leonsis has received recognition for his contributions to the sports business community. He was inducted into the Sports Business Journal's Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame and has been honored as one of VenuesNow All Stars. He has also been featured as a top 20 innovator by SportTechie. His work has been acknowledged by both the Washington Business Journal and Sports Business Journal in their 'Forty under 40' lists.
Community Involvement
In 2016, Zachary Leonsis was appointed to Virginia's Governor's Advisory Board on Service and Volunteerism, reflecting his commitment to community engagement and service. He partnered with Sports Business Journal to launch the 'Dealmakers in Sports' conference in Washington, D.C., further demonstrating his involvement in the sports business community.