About Us:
Tony Ponturo has more than 35 years of experience in media, sports and entertainment marketing. Today, as CEO of Ponturo Management Group, Tony consults for several companies on branding, media and sports marketing strategy.
Tony spent 26 years at Anheuser Busch, the last 17 serving as President and CEO Busch Media Group, the in-house division responsible for planning, negotiation and activating $750 million annually. Ponturo has also been an adjunct professor at both NYU and Columbia University. Additionally, Tony has worked as a producer for multiple sports-themed productions including "Lombardi", "Magic Bird" and "Bronx Bombers".
Tony has been recognized as one the top 15 influential voices in sports by both Sports Business Journal and Business Week. In addition he was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame.
Ray Warren is a seasoned media executive who recently served as the President of Telemundo Deportes for 6+ years and led the network towards historic audience levels achieving sports Emmy Award-winning production throughout three Spanish Language World Cups. In 2023, Ray stepped away from day-to-day engagement so that he could advise a wider portfolio in the sports and entertainment industry.
Ray's 40+ years of executive leaderships also spanned executive management positions at Comcast, NBCUniversal, Carat Media Group Americas, Omnicon/OMD/Optimum Sports (co-founder), Raycom Sports and the ABC Television Network.
Ray also serves on the board of Citizens Through Sports Alliance, The York College (CUNY) Foundation, and the York College School of Journalism.