Andrew Barroway is no stranger to challenges. A hugely successful hedge fund manager and legal professional, he was also a former owner of the celebrated NHL team, the Arizona Coyotes Hockey Club (ACHC). So when the opportunity came up to purchase the Athens Kallithea Football Club (AKFC), he jumped at the chance.
The Athens-based AKFC were certified local heroes in their native Greece. One of 14 teams in the country’s premier Super League, it has garnered a devoted fan base over the years. Now, with Andrew Barroway charting the club’s course, it is well on the way to achieving the next level of growth and competitiveness, ultimately becoming the future face of Greek football.
To be sure, Andrew has faced numerous challenges on the road to bringing AKFC the global recognition it so richly deserved. Back when he was the majority owner of the Arizona Coyotes (now known as the Utah Hockey Club), he had a front-row seat to the trials and difficulties of owning a sports team.
Among the many obstacles that Andrew had to overcome were inconsistent player performances, shifting league regulations, constant fan and media scrutiny, and of course, the steep financial investment involved in purchasing a sports team.
All these would be too daunting for anyone to face, but Andrew Barroway is no ordinary man. With the characteristic tenacity, perseverance, and forward vision that catapulted him to the top of the hedge fund arena, he set about raising ACHC’s profile and spurring the team to live up to its collective potential.
The Revitalization of AKFC
Upon acquiring the majority stake in the Athens Kallithea FC, Andrew quickly set his plans in motion. The first step was changing the logo, which was immediately followed by a complete makeover of the uniform. This lifted the spirits of the players, coaches, and management team considerably, giving everyone involved renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
The changes were more than merely cosmetic. The new head of the club then forged a partnership with Metropolitan Hospital, giving the players access to the finest health and medical services available.
But what really placed AKFC on the road to becoming the face of Greek football was the signing of a broadcast rights agreement with the largest pay television company in Greece, COSMOTE TV.
With this single strategic move, Andrew Barroway set in motion a series of events that would give AKFC widespread acclaim and recognition, not only in its native country but all over the world.
Andrew Barroway: The Driving Force Behind AKFC’s Growth and Competitiveness
All this was business as usual for the charismatic and passionate leader at the helm of the Athens Kallithea FC. Long before he acquired a majority stake in the team, he was routinely handling lucrative transactions with Merion Capital LP, which ultimately managed over $1 billion in funds.
With his ability to manage multiple ventures and expertise in hedge fund management, elevating AKFC to the next level of growth and competitiveness is a relative walk in the park. With him in the driver’s seat, the team is bound to be a major force in the future of Greek football.
