ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment Names Gary Jacobus Vice President, Head of Business Development

PHILADELPHIA, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment, a leading provider of hospitality services at over 150 premier sports and entertainment venues throughout North America, today announced sports and entertainment industry veteran Gary Jacobus has joined the company as Vice President, Head of Business Development.

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"We are extremely excited to welcome Gary to our team," said Marc Bruno, President of ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment. "Gary's depth of industry knowledge coupled with his deep relationships across sports teams and leagues will allow us to continue to build upon our industry leadership and identify new opportunities in the marketplace."

Jacobus brings more than 20 years of industry experience and expertise to his new position, including senior level corporate partnership and marketing positions with the National Football League, National Basketball Association, IMG and United States Tennis Association. He has spearheaded some of the largest, most comprehensive national marketing partnerships in the sports industry driving over $500 million of revenue to leagues and teams. In addition, Jacobus previously co-founded a chain of fast-casual restaurants that currently has 12 units operating and 75 more under development with franchisees across the country.

"I am thrilled to be a part of this world-class organization," said Jacobus. "ARAMARK has been at the forefront of using insights and analytics to enhance the fan experience and I look forward to using these tools as we continue to deliver innovative and impactful solutions to clients and the marketplace."

Jacobus earned his MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and his bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. He is a past winner of SportsBusiness Journal's "Forty Under 40" Award and serves on the board of advisors of the James H. Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon.

About ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment
ARAMARK Sports and Entertainment creates remarkable experiences for guests at over 150 premier sports facilities, convention centers and entertainment venues throughout North America.  With industry-leading insight, ARAMARK designs innovative hospitality, dining and catering, retail merchandise, and facility service programs that deliver valuable business results.  Learn more at www.aramarkentertainment.com or www.twitter.com/aramarksports.

About ARAMARK 
ARAMARK delivers experiences that enrich and nourish people's lives through innovative food, facility, and uniform services. United by a passion to serve, our more than 250,000 employees make a meaningful difference each day for millions of people around the world. ARAMARK is recognized among the Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE and World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.  Learn more at www.aramark.com or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:
David Freireich
215-238-4078
[email protected]

Erin Noss
215-409-7403
[email protected]

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