Carlos Silva Named President of Anthem Sports

Exec has served as president of SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory

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Anthem Sports & Entertainment named Carlos Silva president of Anthem Sports Group.

Silva most recently had been partner and president of SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory He will continue as a partner there. Over the course of his career, Silva held positions many sports organization. For instance, the World Series of Fighting/Professional Fighters League, World Team Tennis, Universal Sports Network and Back9 Network.

In his new role Silva will report to Anthem President and CEO Leonard Asper. He will oversee growth and distribution of Anthem properties including TNA Wrestling, Invicta Fighting Championships, in addition to Fight Network.

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“Carlos Silva is an incredible addition to our team, and his vast wealth of knowledge and experience in sports and television makes him the perfect choice to head Anthem Sports Group,” said Asper.  “Throughout his career, he has overseen tremendous growth for some of the country’s top brands, improving operating results and growing asset value.”

 Silva replaces Richard Schaefer, who left the company but continues to work as a strategic advisor. Anthony Cicione handled his duties on an interim basis and will report to Silva overseeing TNA. At the same time, Cicione will report to Asper as head of the company’s Canadian operations.

“Anthem Sports Group’s diverse offerings represent a wide range of exciting opportunities for growth and development, and TNA Wrestling, Invicta FC, and Fight Network are each poised to make a major impact in their respective arenas,” Silva said. “This is going to be an exciting new era for Anthem Sports Group, and I could not be more excited to lead this talented team as we move forward into the future.”

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