David W. Checketts is one of the most seasoned and well-known sports, media and entertainment executives in theindustry with a career that has spanned over four decades. Over that time, Mr. Checketts has been responsible for thesuccess of some of the most iconic brands in their respective industries.Mr. Checketts is the Managing Partner of Checketts Partners Investment Management, a private equity firm foundedin 2011 focused on sports, media and entertainment with investments in premium hospitality, ticketing, ArtificialIntelligence / data analytics and broadcast technology services. The firm has also advised investors and owners inprofessional sports leagues around the world.From July 2018 to June 2021, Mr. Checketts served as the President of the England – London Mission of the Churchof Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, overseeing the Mission’s diverse and impactful operations in the midst of theglobal pandemic.Since 2016, he has served as Non-Executive Director of Gravity Media, the leading global provider of complex livebroadcast facilities and production services to content owners, creators and distributors, where Checketts Partners isan investor.Mr. Checketts was Chairman and CEO of Legends Hospitality Management, the premier provider of hospitality,merchandising and premium ticketing services, founded by the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. CheckettsPartners held an equity stake in the company until October 2015. As Chairman and CEO from December 2011 toOctober 2015, Checketts guided the company through a substantial period of expansion and growth in marketshare, establishing it as one of the industry’s standard-bearers. Under Checketts leadership Legends made a majorexpansion both domestically and internationally. Added to the core Yankee and AT&T (Cowboys) Stadiums, areiconic venues such as LA Angel Stadium, Levi’s (49ers) Stadium, and Manchester City Football’s Club EtihadStadium. Notably, under Mr. Checketts’ guidance, the company was awarded, designed, built and nowoperates the heralded One World Observatory at the top of One World Trade Center. The Observatory opened inMay 2015 and is a must-visit for New Yorkers and tourists alike.Previously, Mr. Checketts founded SCP Worldwide in 2006. Under his direction and leadership, SCP has owned andoperated an impressive stable of assets including: the St. Louis Blues, Scottrade Center, Peabody Opera House, the2009 Major League Soccer (MLS) Champions Real Salt Lake, Rio Tinto Stadium and ESPN 700 Sports talk radio aswell as other investments in live entertainment and TV production. The Blues went from worst to first under hisleadership and the expansion club Real Salt Lake became the model franchise for MLS teams.Mr. Checketts established his sports media company after a successful ten-year career at Madison Square Garden(MSG).  As President and Chief Executive Officer from 1994 - 2001, Mr. Checketts oversaw all operations of “TheWorld’s Most Famous Arena” and its three sports franchises, the New York Knickerbockers of the NBA, the NewYork Rangers of the NHL, and the New York Liberty of the WNBA – along with the award winning MSG Networkand FOX Sports Network.  Mr. Checketts was also responsible for the acquisition and restoration of New York’shistoric Radio City Music Hall.  Under his leadership, MSG was named Arena of the Year for six straight years, andestablished the MSG “Cheering for Children” foundation, which created after school programs for thousands of NewYork City school children.Mr. Checketts began his career at Madison Square Garden as President of the New York Knicks in March 1991.  Inthe four seasons he served as President, the team finished twice in first place, made it to the Eastern ConferenceFinals twice and captured the Eastern Conference Champion Title in 1994.  During this time, the team set records inattendance, ratings and revenues including setting the all-time sellout streak of 460 games at The Garden.  During histenure Forbes named the K