Champion Gaming Group Inc. announced the appointment of Ishwara Glassman Chrein to its board of directors, effective January 27, 2022. Currently serving as the President of Business Operations for Chicago Fire FC, Glassman Chrein is a highly accomplished business executive with nearly 20 years of experience in sports and media. Prior to joining the Fire, she served as the Head of Sports Partnerships and Business Development at Yahoo Sports /Verizon Media, where she led relationships and negotiations with several sports leagues, broadcasters, streamers, data companies and technology companies.

In addition, she oversaw gaming strategy, evaluated sports rights acquisition deals across the globe, and worked with sports technology start-ups. She began her career at McKinsey & Company and Lehman Brothers, before spending nine years at WME IMG Sports, Entertainment and Media, most recently as Senior Vice President and Global Head of Sales Operations and Strategic Planning.