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Sports

Partnering with venues, sports betting operators, clubs, federations and governing bodies, our sports executive search practice builds commercial leadership teams that diversify revenue streams and enable sustainable growth.

We are absolutely delighted with both the outcome and the service.
Jonathan Max, Director of People and Organisational Development at SBC

Navigating a fast-evolving sports industry

The global sports industry is entering a new phase of growth. Advances in technology, changing sponsorship dynamics and rising levels of investment are redefining how organisations operate, compete and generate revenue.

In this environment, the importance of commercial leadership cannot be overstated. Businesses require leaders who can balance innovation with performance, while building scalable and profitable models across marketing, sales and product functions.

With over two decades of experience, our Partners have developed deep, trusted relationships across the sports ecosystem. We support organisations in building leadership teams capable of navigating change and delivering long-term growth.

Supporting your growth

Each of our partnerships are built around our Advise, Attract, Develop model. This approach helps you understand the skills your team needs, provide you with the talent to build high performing leadership and continue working with you to ensure your long-term success.

Our approach

Advise

Our consultative approach ensures your talent strategy is tailored to achieve your business objectives.

We partner with boards and CEOs to advise on structure, succession, capability gaps and long-term revenue engine team design.

Attract

Each of our search partners specialise in a specific skillset or industry, giving an unrivalled understanding of and access to senior talent.

We run a rigorous seven-stage search methodology to approach and appoint the right senior leaders.

Develop

Our partnership doesn’t end when an appointment has been made. We are dedicated to delivering the best search experience you’ll ever have.

We support new leaders post-appointment through our tailored communities, leading events and ongoing advisory input.

Your Executive Search Partners

Every search will be run end to end by a Partner and their team, and will be accountable for the process at each stage.

Get in touch to discuss your needs in more detail and learn more about how we can support your search.

Charlie Rawstron Co-founder

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