He arrives after five years at NBC Sports

Ted Griggs Gravity Media

Gravity Media has appointed Ted Griggs as its US managing director.

As managing director Griggs will oversee the company’s North American operation, which has seen heavy investment since Gravity’s substantial funding from TowerBrook Capital Partners in September 2016.

He arrives at the company after five years as group president and strategic production and programming Leader at NBC Sports Group. In that role Griggs oversaw production, programming and digital content for a total of seven regional sports networks - including direct management of the business in Boston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

He has also created several documentaries around the subjects of equity, mental health and youth inclusion in sports. Titles include TOMBOY, Fair Play and HeadSTRONG. Other highlights include establishing live digital streaming of all NHL, NBA and MLB events in 2015 and 2016, and being on the negotiating team for rights agreements with major US sports teams such as Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Oakland As, and San Francisco 49ers.

Griggs said: “There’s no doubt that I’m joining Gravity Media at a very exciting time for both sports broadcasting and in the business’s development. In this industry, Gravity Media is a name synonymous with superior quality and technical innovation. As such, I look forward to working closely with the US leadership and the broader executive team to support further growth in the US, and to ensure Gravity Media continues to provide best-in-class client experiences.”

John Newton, founder & CEO at Gravity Media, added: “After a year of cancellations, it’s exciting to see live sport back with renewed enthusiasm. We’re now experiencing significant growth across all markets, so have every reason to be excited about the future. It therefore feels like a great time to bring Ted onboard as managing director of Gravity Media in the USA. His wealth of experience and encyclopaedic knowledge of the US sports broadcast industry will no doubt be a great asset to Gravity Media. It goes without saying that we’re delighted to welcome him.”