IONSport Strengthens Go-To-Market Leadership to Support Global and Institutional Growth

Jay Abraham and George Opelka Join IONSport to Lead Global Events and Institutional Partnerships

ATLANTA (Jan. 14, 2026) – IONSport, the connected match-day platform for racquet sports, today announced the expansion of its go-to-market leadership team with the addition of Jay Abraham and George Opelka, marking a deliberate investment in leadership and infrastructure to support the company’s next phase of global growth.

The expansion reflects increasing demand from professional events, tours, colleges, conferences, and governing bodies worldwide seeking a unified, scalable match-day platform. With its technology and infrastructure firmly in place, IONSport is investing ahead of growth to ensure it can support partners consistently across regions, competition levels, and event environments.

Jay Abraham will lead Global Events, working closely with professional tours, major tournaments, and international partners. He brings deep commercial and operational experience from his tenure as Chief Revenue Officer at SMT, where he supported large-scale professional and international events. At IONSport, Jay will focus on scaling partnerships across complex, multi-site, and global event portfolios while ensuring consistent execution and long-term value for partners.

George Opelka will lead College and Federation Partnerships, focusing on expanding IONSport’s footprint across collegiate programs, conferences, high schools, and governing organizations. With extensive experience working alongside institutional partners, George will support long-term adoption by helping organizations streamline live scoring, data distribution, and fan engagement through a single, connected platform.

“These additions reflect how we think about building the company for the long term,” said Dave Mowrey, CEO of IONSport. “Demand for a unified match-day platform is growing across every level of the sport. Jay and George bring complementary experience across professional, institutional, and global environments, and their leadership positions IONSport to scale responsibly while continuing to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for our partners.”

IONSport supports live scoring, match statistics, data distribution, and media integrations across tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, badminton, and table tennis. Built on more than five years of proven performance, the platform is trusted by thousands of events worldwide and has been battle-tested across high-volume match days and championship environments.

As IONSport continues to expand globally, the company remains focused on building a structured, experienced go-to-market organization aligned with the evolving needs of modern match-day experiences. With a unified platform and expanded leadership in place, IONSport is positioning itself to support sustained growth across racquet sports and beyond.

For more information, visit www.ionsport.com.
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ABOUT IONSPORT
IONSport is redefining racquet sports through technology. Its integrated platform unites live scoring, officiating, broadcast, and fan engagement into one seamless experience, powering every match and connecting every moment. Trusted across tennis, pickleball, and padel, IONSport delivers real-time data and immersive experiences for players, officials, and fans, both in-venue and beyond, while creating new digital opportunities for sponsors and partners to connect with audiences. For more information, visit www.ionsport.com or connect on Instagram, LinkedIn and X.