DENVER, USA // Eric Burak currently serves as the Executive Vice President of production at The Famous Group. Based in Denver, Colorado, Burak oversees current projects that range from traditional production to creative technology while also developing new businesses within the sports world.
Previously, Eric Burak was the Vice President of Digital for Bellator MMA, Viacom’s Mixed Martial Arts promotion that airs on Paramount Network and streams over-the-top on DAZN. Burak oversaw all aspects of original content and multi-platform products (mobile/web) for the Promotion’s digital arm.
Before Viacom, Burak served as the Senior Director, Business Development for Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT), where he was tasked with the acquisition of new sports and entertainment partners as well as generating integrated sponsorship opportunities. He also oversaw the Talent Services group for BAT’s core endorsement division.
Previously, Eric was with FOX Sports for over seven years, both on the national and regional sides overseeing on-air and off-channel promotional efforts. Before Eric’s tenure at FOX Sports, he spent six years overseeing marketing and public relations responsibilities at Beverly Hills Sports Council, an agency offering representation exclusively to professional baseball players. During his time at BHSC, Eric secured numerous endorsement deals for players including, Mike Piazza, Albert Pujols, Jimmy Rollins, and Trevor Hoffman.