Mike Davis, Director of consulting
Mike moved to Abu Dhabi in September 2009 having spent 8 years in London developing and delivering sponsorship campaigns for an array of global brands. During this time, Mike has worked closely with major rights holders, sportsmen and women, teams and events in order to deliver a number of award winning sports marketing campaigns for his clients. Mike currently oversees the activation of Mubadala’s sponsorship portfolio and the development of new client relationships. Mike is a keen sportsman and tries his hand at almost anything. When he finds the time he enjoys playing golf, tennis, cricket, football and wakeboarding. In June 2010 he got married to Lucy in the UK and they are now both living happily in Abu Dhabi.
David Sanderson, Director of events
David has worked in the international sporting industry since 2001, managing world class events and globally recognised brand sponsorship activations. His extensive experience ranges across Golf, Rugby World Cup, Formula One, Horse Racing, Football, Triathlon and Tennis. In 2009, David moved to Abu Dhabi from London to head up Fast Track Middle East's event division of the business. David enjoys travel, golf, water skiing, tennis and snowboarding in his leisure time.
Ben Faber, Director of Communications
Ben has worked in the sports marketing industry since 2002, joining Fast Track in 2008. In that time Ben has consulted for a wide variety of international brands and Governing Bodies within sport and has developed international sponsorship and communications campaigns for organisations including G4S, HSBC, Schroders, Standard Chartered Bank, T-Mobile, Hastings Direct, Mizuno, and the Fédération Equestre Internationale. As a Director of Fast Track Middle East Ben oversees the Communications division and all related clients including HSBC, Oman Football Association, and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority. He is married and lives in Abu Dhabi with his wife, Kate.
jENNIE wELCH, ACCOUNT Director
Jennie joined Fast Track Middle East in June 2008 as the senior account manager on Mubadala. Prior to joining Fast Track she was Marketing Manager for from Redstone Technology, part of Redstone plc, where she was responsible for managing partner relationships and all marketing communications activity. Jennie currently manages Mubadala's community sponsorship activation across UAE football, tennis, motorsports and arts and culture. In her spare time, Jennie enjoys socialising, playing the piano and is currently learning Italian.