Advisory Board Bio – Abdul Bello-Malabu

A graduate of the University of Central Florida’s DeVos Sport Business Management Graduate Program, Abdul has a proven track record in managing high-profile client accounts and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Abdul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the sports industry from his time at Disney, Experience Kissimmee and Sports Marketing Agency-Octagon. Abdul honed in on his skills in sponsorship strategy and contractual marketing, having worked on prominent events such as the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Abdul currently manages Florida Blue’s sports portfolio in Central Florida which includes Orlando Magic, Osceola Magic, Orlando Solar Bears, University of Central Florida Athletics, and the Florida Blue Florida Classic.

Abdul offers a wealth of international experience and insights into the global sports industry, having lived and studied in Nigeria, Brazil, and the United Kingdom, whilst being fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish.