Archive · 17 Jun 2025
TKO Group Hires Netflix Exec for Government Affairs Role
TKO Group, the company behind UFC and WWE, has hired Dean Garfield to be their new SVP of Government Affairs.
He will be in charge of working with governments around the world to bring events to different countries.
Before TKO, Garfield worked at Netflix in a similar role, focusing on public policy.
He's also been on committees for the White House and the Department of Transportation.
His job is to help TKO grow globally by working with governments and showcasing their sports and entertainment events.
TKO Group Holdings appointed Dean Garfield as SVP of Government Affairs.
Garfield will lead a team for public policy initiatives and political engagement.
Garfield previously worked at Netflix as VP of Public Policy.
He will report to Seth Krauss, Chief Administrative Officer & Senior Counsel.
Garfield has experience with the White House and Department of Transportation committees.
- Who
- TKO Group Holdings and Dean Garfield.
- What
- TKO Group Holdings appointed Dean Garfield as SVP of Government Affairs.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- Globally, as TKO is expanding internationally.
- Why
- To strengthen TKO’s government relations and expand their global presence.
- Company
- TKO Group Holdings
- Executive
- Dean Garfield
- New Title
- SVP of Government Affairs
- Reports to
- Seth Krauss
- Previous Employer
- Netflix