Jakob O'Leary

Jakob O'Leary is an experienced professional in the sports and event management industry, currently serving as the Manager of Sponsors & Exhibitors for the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival since April 2022. In this role, Jakob oversees the Exhibitor Program, focusing on sales execution and coordination of activation plans. Additionally, Jakob holds the position of Sponsorship Associate at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® while previously working as a Sponsor Manager at Cloudbeds, where the role involved generating leads and communicating the company's value. Early career experiences include serving as a Women's Basketball Student Manager at Western Michigan University and interning at Michigan International Speedway and MiLife Sport & Social Club, where Jakob developed skills in game analysis, administration, and content creation. Jakob holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management from Western Michigan University and has additional education from Eastern Michigan University and Washtenaw Community College.