Genius Sports Limited (“Genius Sports”) announced the appointment of Tiago Horta Barbosa, a specialist in combating match-fixing, as its new Head of Integrity for Latin America.
With over 20 years of experience in law enforcement, sports regulation and technology, Tiago will play a crucial role in driving Genius Sports‘ integrity partnerships in Brazil and across Latin America.
The executive has an impressive track record, having served as a criminal police officer at Interpol and a prosecutor at the Superior Court of Sports Justice (“STJD”) for football.
Additionally, he is an active member of the Integrity Committees of the São Paulo Football Federation (“FPF”), International Table Tennis Federation (“ITTF”) and the Fair Play Defense Committee of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (“COB”) .
In his new role, Tiago Horta will lead Genius Sports’ integrity strategy across Latin America.
This will include holding personalized educational workshops for players, coaches and officials, working with sportsbooks to improve information sharing practices and seeking new partnerships.
The Brazilian Association for the Defense of Sports Integrity (ABRAIDIE) and Genius Sports
In principle, Tiago will support Genius Sports‘ position as a founding member of ABRADIE, helping to bring together key stakeholders to ensure Brazilian sports are fair, transparent and unpredictable.
Genius Sports is known for its integrity partnership with various sports leagues and federations. Eventually the Brazilian National Basketball League, the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and the National Futsal League.
Additionally, the company works with international organizations such as the Argentine Football Association (AFA), Colombia’s Dimayor, Liga MX, DFB, Premier League and NFL.
Tiago Horta Barbosa expressed his joy with the appointment: “It is a privilege to join Genius Sports in developing its integrity strategy.
For more than a decade, Genius Sports has worked with hundreds of leagues and federations to protect their competitions from match-fixing. Now I look forward to building a clean and safe sporting environment throughout Latin America.”
Simon Martyn, Director of Integrity and Rights Enforcement at Genius Sports, commented on Tiago’s appointment: “We are thrilled to have appointed Tiago to this vital role, providing experience, expertise and critical relationships.
Following the recent regulation of sports betting, Brazilian sports are at a critical moment. Therefore, integrity must be prioritized to protect the long-term prosperity of the market.
We are excited that Tiago will lead our integrity strategy in Brazil and Latin America. So working with sports, bookmakers, law enforcement and more across the region,” he concluded.
