Industry Moves
McCann follows Harold as LET commercial director
The Ladies European Tour (LET) has a new commercial director after former NBC Sports executive Theresa McCann was hired to replace Fiona Harold, who has joined World Netball.
Ex-FA sponsorship chief Daire joins PwC Dubai
Peter Daire, the former global head of sponsorship for the English Football Association, has taken up a new role as a senior executive advisor for PwC in the Middle East.
Theobald named Liverpool commercial director
Liverpool has appointed Kate Theobald as the club's new commercial director, following Ben Latty's elevation to chief commercial officer.
LA28 brings in Nike’s Slusher to drive revenues
The commercial programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is to be spearheaded by former Nike executive John Slusher.
Premiership Rugby hires Cooke as commercial lead
Ex-URC sponsorship chief Cooke brings significant commercial experience at a time of strong financial headwinds for Premiership Rugby.
Ironman sponsorship role for Andreopoulos in exec reshuffle
The Ironman Group has appointed Yanni Andreopoulos as executive vice-president of global partnerships, with Matt Scammell departing from the role after just three months.
Faulkner swaps ECA for Wrexham role
Wrexham, the League One side owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has further developed its commercial and communications structure with the hire of Rob Faulkner from the European…
Celtic’s Filby joins Aston Villa as CCO
Adrian Filby, the long-standing commercial director at Scottish Premiership club Celtic, has joined English Premier League outfit Aston Villa as chief commercial officer.
Hunter swaps E1 for CWI commercial post
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has appointed experienced UK sports industry executive Rupert Hunter as its new chief commercial officer, SportBusiness can reveal.
Stommel leads new-look Sportfive women’s football arm
Sportfive has established a dedicated sales division for women's football, as agency competition in the space intensifies.
RFEF adds to commercial unit with Plaza hire
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has appointed former Real Madrid executive Ramón Plaza Bautista as commercial and business development manager.
Stegelmann to lead Two Circles German office
Lars Stegelmann, the former head of commercial for the Visa Cash App Formula 1 team and one-time commercial director for the DTM sports car racing series, has been appointed to lead a new office in Germany for the Two Circles marketing agency.
PSA recruits Soobratty to media and content role
Melissa Soobratty, senior media director of World Table Tennis, will serve as Professional Squash Association's head of media and marketing.
Legends EVP Foy to head up Wasserman’s US rights sales
Chris Foy to take up position as Wasserman's executive vice-president and managing director of rights sales for North America
Brisbane 2032 taps into Paris 2024 with CCO hire
Brisbane 2032 has swooped for one of Paris 2024's top commercial executives as it embarks on its bid to hit a domestic sponsorship target of around A$2bn ($1.3bn/€1.2bn) for the Olympic Games in eight years' time.
M&C Saatchi turns to Clarke to lead sports business
M&C Saatchi Group has recruited Robin Clarke from the Endeavor-owned marketing agency 160over90 to head up its sport and entertainment businesses following the recent high-profile exit of senior executive…
Norman, Timpson latest executive departures from Man United
Ellie Norman is to leave her executive role at Manchester United to join electric motor racing's Formula E as chief marketing officer, while the Premier League club's chief executive of alliances and partnerships,…
Sportfive strengthens regional operations with Tennis Australia’s Iannuzzi
Sportfive has appointed Jordan Iannuzzi as its new senior commercial partnerships manager in Australasia