Tony Parrish

Platform Advisory Board (Play)

Tony Parrish is a former NFL All-Pro safety who played nine seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys. A standout collegiate athlete at the University of Washington, Tony was named Second-Team All-Pro in 2003 after tying for the NFL lead with nine interceptions, and was subsequently named to the San Francisco 49ers All-2000s Team. He finished his NFL career with 30 interceptions.

Since retiring from professional sport, Tony has developed extensive experience across sports media, content and commercial partnerships, with relationships spanning major sporting federations, leagues and sports properties. His work has included a particular focus on expanding the reach and commercial potential of women’s sport, including through his involvement with the All Women’s Sports Network (AWSN).

Tony brings PowerPlay a unique perspective combining elite sporting experience, a deep understanding of athletes and sports audiences, and direct experience in building platforms designed to increase the visibility and accessibility of women’s sport. His background is particularly relevant to PowerPlay’s strategy of connecting women’s sports content with new audiences, media partners and commercial opportunities globally.