Zug, Switzerland — 21.11.2025 — Blocksport, the leading SportsTech provider empowering clubs, leagues, and federations through its Fan Data Platform (CDP) and SuperApp ecosystem, is proud to announce the appointment of Marcel Dridje to its Advisory Board.
Marcel brings over 30 years of executive experience in sales, business development, and leadership across EMEA, the U.S., and APAC, supporting high-tech startups, telecom innovators, and global enterprises. Today, he coaches and mentors startups, entrepreneurs, and business angels across EMEA through his firm Entrepreneur Avenue, and is expanding his advisory work into the GCC region from Doha, Qatar.
A UK citizen and multilingual executive, Marcel is known for building cross-border innovation networks. He co-founded MDBAN (Maghreb Diaspora Business Angels) and MedAngels, and serves on the Board of EBAN, the world’s largest federation of business angel networks, where he leads global corporate partnership initiatives.
A Track Record of Global Corporate Impact
Throughout his career, Marcel has supported major Fortune 500 companies, including IBM, Nortel, Lucent, Cisco, EMC, and ALU, as well as high-growth scale-ups in IT, deep tech, and telecom. Notable achievements include helping Airespace become the #2 WLAN vendor in EMEA, contributing to Cisco’s rise to #1 WLAN vendor worldwide, supporting the launch of the Cisco–VMware–EMC VCE alliance and BMC OEM partnerships, and pioneering early ISP development in France alongside FT/Orange, ISDNET, OLEANE, and Internetway.
Marcel Dridje’s Statement
“I believe the future of sports revenue and retention lies in owning the fan relationship—not just matchday revenues. BLOCKSPORT’s CDP + SuperApp approach lets clubs do exactly that.
I’m honoured to join BLOCKSPORT at a time when the sports industry is demanding smarter, data-driven ways to connect with fans. BLOCKSPORT’s unique blend of CDP capabilities, consumer-grade SuperApp product, and Web3 monetization tools gives clubs the instruments they need to convert engagement into lasting value for both fans and rights-holders. I look forward to working closely with the team to scale the platform’s impact globally.”
— Marcel DRIDJE
Comment from Vladimir Liulka, CEO & Co-Founder of Blocksport
“We are thrilled to welcome Marcel to Blocksport’s Advisory Board. His global leadership experience, deep involvement in startup ecosystems, and proven ability to scale technology ventures make him an exceptional addition to our mission.
Marcel understands how data, digital engagement, and new monetization models are reshaping the sports industry. His expertise will accelerate Blocksport’s expansion across Europe, MENA, and worldwide.”
— Vladimir Liulka, CEO & Co-Founder of Blocksport
