The Business of Sport – Paul Stewart and Ian Bishop from Union of Safeguarding Officers
A new organisation has been formed to offer guidance, education and legal support to those working to protect children, young adults and the vulnerable in sport. The Union of Safeguarding Officers, with a Mission Statement of “Every Child Safe, Every Voice Heard”, was formed by former Manchester City and Tottenham star Paul Stewart, who has […]
The Business of Sport – Michael D’hulst, Co-Founder and CEO at Supertri
Michael D’hulst is a man on a mission. Driven by a passion for triathlon, the Belgian entrepreneur and former Ironman World Championship athlete, is currently seeking funding to take his Supertri business to the next level. After helping Volkswagen set up a new plant in China, D’hulst turned his entrepreneurial skills to his love of […]
The Business of Sport – Charlie Copsey – CEO/Founder of Underground Fan Club
Charlie spent the first decade of her career producing TV, radio and film for the biggest UK networks and companies, including the very popular radio show Fighting Talk. During this time, she worked closely with talent, where she witnessed their unfiltered, off-duty, human side and started to think about creating a world where fans could […]
The Business of Sport – Ben Baroody – Executive Director, Center for Sports Leadership and Learning at ACU Online
Formerly the Director of Leadership, Organizational Development, & Mental Wellness for the Texas Rangers, Baroody brings over 20 years experience in professional sports, having overseen leadership, mental wellness and organizational development programs for the Texas Rangers Baseball Operations Department. During his tenure with the Rangers, he spearheaded the revolutionary ‘Rangers U Player Pathway’ in partnership […]
The Business of Sport – Josh Harrington, Head Of Sales at Simplestream
Josh is a digital media professional with a comprehensive understanding of the OTT ecosystem. He joined Simplestream in 2015 and has been a part of their commercial and business development team since then. His primary responsibility is to create, launch, and manage OTT services for various broadcasters, rights holders, and publishers such as British Forces […]
The Business of Sport – Cedric Vanden Bogaerde, Executive Director of AISTS, the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology
Cedric VdB has been the Executive Director of AISTS, the International Academy of Sport Science and Technology, based in Lausanne, Switzerland since October 2023. Prior to that, Cedric was the head of Strategy and Education at AISTS, overseeing the development of world-leading sports and education programmes, including the Master (MAS) in Sport Administration and Technology, […]
The Business of Sport – Dave Slemen and Anna Edwards at Elite Performance Partners (EPP)
Elite Performance Partners are a global business, focussed on taking the best principles of elite sport performance into the boardroom. Founded by the former Harlequins and Connacht Rugby Union full-back Dave Slemen in 2013, EPP provides recruitment, leadership and advice for professional sports, including football, rugby, cricket and tennis, as well as the GB and […]
Her Business of Sport – Leah Davis, Chief Marketing Officer, SailGP
Leah Davis joined the SailGP ranks in 2023 as the league’s Chief Marketing Officer and is responsible for driving the league’s global marketing strategy, focusing on brand development, fan engagement, and communications & PR, working closely with each of the SailGP teams in twelve international markets. Prior to SailGP, Davis led the brand transformation and […]
The Business of Sport – Hannah Brown – co-CEO of Women’s Sport – DAZN
Hannah Brown is the co-CEO of Women’s Sport for DAZN. With over 20 years of experience in finance, sports media, pay TV, corporate venture and business transformation, Hannah now has the task of developing DAZN’s investment in women’s football rights globally, into a significant business opportunity. Together with Esmeralda Negron, she founded ata football, a […]
The Business of Sport – Sam Shave and Dr Susie Tomson – Think Beyond
ISC International Sports Awards Agency of the Year nominee, Think Beyond, is a leading social impact and sustainability consultancy, working in and through sport and entertainment. With offices in London, New York and Lausanne, they have an impressive portfolio of clients keen to prepare for the future, including Liverpool Football Club, World Athletics, World Rugby, […]