NASCAR hires former Disney executive as technology officer
By SceneDaily.com Staff |
Monday, July 19, 2010 3:00 AM EDT
Andy Schwalb has been named Vice President and Chief Information & Technology Officer for NASCAR and NASCAR Media Group, according to the sanctioning body.
Schwalb will oversee NASCAR’s entire technology function, carrying out strategic technological initiatives encompassing the business, media and competition aspects of the sport.
Schwalb most recently held a similar position at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, where he had been employed for 13 years.
“We are extremely excited to welcome Andy Schwalb to the company,” said NASCAR Chairman Brian France. “We will depend on his knowledge and experience to utilize technology in new and innovative ways for the benefit of our fans and the NASCAR industry overall.”
