Jacob Burke
Jacob Burke is of Canadian descent and is currently the President of The Look Company – Middle East (based out of Doha, Qatar). He has worked with The Look Company since 2005 as Sports Manager, and has worked with the Qatar Olympic Committee and delivered high profile international events including: Arab Games 2011, 212 Qatar Total Open, 2012 Qatar Exxon Mobile Open, 2011 World nine Ball Championships, and FINA World Diving Championships. Previously, Jacob played professional basketball in Europe and the Middle East. Jacob is also the President of The Just A Kid Foundation. The Just A Kid Foundation gives underprivileged children the opportunity to focus their time and energy on becoming better basketball players and ultimately using it as a vehicle to further their education through scholarships around the world. On behalf of the Just A Kid Foundation, Jacob travels to cities in third world countries building basketball courts, hosting basketball camps, and mentoring young aspiring student athletes.
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