President of Rio 2016 Olympic Games Organizing Committee, Mr. Carlos Arthur Nuzman, is one of the 20 most influent executives in the sports world, according to a list made by English magazine Sport Business. The publication is one of the main references in sports related business and marketing. The winning leadership campaign for Rio de Janeiro to host the Olympic Games in 2016 was one of the main factors for choosing Mr. Carlos Arthur Nuzman. The successful organization of the Rio 2007 Pan-American Games, and his presence on the list of the 25 most influent people in the Olympic world, created by the Around the Rings website, were also brought up by Sport Business. The English magazine article highlights other names connected to the Olympic movement, such as International Olympic Committee president, Jacques Rogge, and the president of the London 2012 Games Organizing Committee, Paul Deighton.