Jack Thompson Announced as Speaker at International Sports Summit 2025
Premier Sports Network is delighted to announce Jack Thompson, Director of Information Security, Risk, and Compliance at the Indianapolis Colts, as a featured speaker at the 10th Annual International Sports Summit, taking place 12–13 November 2025 at Duke University, North Carolina.
With a career spanning the NFL, Fortune 15 companies, and the U.S. Air Force, Thompson brings a wealth of expertise in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, and enterprise risk management. In his current role at the Colts, he oversees all aspects of information security, data governance, and privacy compliance, ensuring the organisation maintains resilience against evolving cyber threats.
A Leader in Cybersecurity & Risk Management
Indianapolis Colts: Leads zero-trust architecture, consumer privacy compliance, and GDPR-aligned processes for one of the NFL’s most storied franchises.
United States Air Force: Nearly eight years in cyber intelligence and defense operations, managing teams and safeguarding critical national security assets.
Corporate Experience: Former Head of Information Security at Bastian Solutions and Cyber Intelligence Analyst at UPS, building out teams and frameworks to mitigate enterprise-level threats.
Certifications & Credentials: Holds the Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) credential, alongside advanced qualifications in penetration testing and cloud security.
What Jack Will Share at ISS 2025
At the International Sports Summit, Thompson will provide an inside look at:
Building a resilient security culture inside elite sports organisations.
The importance of actionable intelligence for executive decision-making.
Balancing compliance, privacy, and operational continuity in the high-pressure environment of professional sport.
Lessons learned from the NFL, corporate America, and the military on defending against sophisticated cyber threats.
About the International Sports Summit
The International Sports Summit (ISS) brings together senior leaders from across the global sports industry—including major leagues, federations, governing bodies, clubs, and commercial partners—for two days of keynotes, panel discussions, and private, invite-only networking at Duke University on 12–13 November 2025.
Also confirmed speakers include Sashi Brown (President, Baltimore Ravens), Shergul Arshad (Head of North America, Aston Martin F1 Team), Max Siegel (CEO of USA Track & Field) and Brad Downs (SVP of Marketing at the Baltimore Ravens)
Read their announcements: Sashi Brown · Shergul Arshad · Max Siegel · Brad Downs