Christopher Tamari
Consultant
Chris is a consultant at CAA Portas, focusing on football projects across the Middle East and Europe. He has developed business plans for professional clubs, designed national league strategies, and managed large-scale school competitions. Before joining us, he worked in M&A advisory and wealth management. Chris previously competed as a professional footballer in the Portuguese U23 Pro League.
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Chris is a Consultant at CAA Portas, delivering football-focused projects across the Middle East and Europe. He is actively involved in shaping national sports strategies, designing league regulations, and managing grassroots initiatives. His work spans both commercial and technical aspects of football development.
He has been leading the development of business plans for professional football clubs, including a newly established private club in Saudi Arabia. He has also contributed to the design of licensing and financial regulations for a leading football league, and supported the refresh of a national sports strategy aimed at increasing mass participation in the UAE. Additionally, Chris has assessed the economic and social impact of major sports events and helped design the long-term strategy for a nationwide school competition in Saudi Arabia.
Before joining the company, Chris worked in M&A advisory and wealth management. He played professional football in the Portuguese U23 Pro League and was previously ranked #2 nationally in tennis before transitioning to football. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the American University of Beirut.