Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson serves as the Global Chief Revenue Officer at SailGP, where he drives commercial growth and revenue across strategic partnerships, media, marketing, and team ownership. Operating from the NYC SailGP office—which he established in 2022—Ben has been instrumental in forging high-profile partnerships with industry leaders such as Mubadala, T-Mobile, Bloomberg, Citadel, and CBS.

Prior to joining SailGP, Ben held leadership roles at organizations including Tough Mudder and the Drone Racing League, which achieved a landmark $250 million sale in 2023. Over the course of his career, Ben has spearheaded more than two dozen global broadcast agreements and secured upwards of $150 million in sponsorship revenues.