http://www.sportbusiness.com/sector/recruitment/feed Sportbusiness News http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167507/logan-appointed-new-ceo-of-usatf Doug Logan was appointed as the new CEO of USA Track & Field (USATF), the sport’s governing body in the US. Marketing United States Recruitment Track And Field Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:20:33 +0100 msherlock 167507 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167499/sony-ericsson-wta-tour-appoints-head-of-competition-member-relations The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour appointed Peter Johnston as Senior VP Competition & Member Relations for the Tour to enhance the Tour’s operational support for its player and tournament members. Marketing Recruitment Tennis Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:28:40 +0100 msherlock 167499 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167477/synergy-adds-to-experiential-team Synergy appointed Amy Mansell to its Experiential division. Mansell arrives at Synergy after two seasons as Brand Marketing Manager at the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport. Marketing United Kingdom Recruitment Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:41:18 +0100 msherlock 167477 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167476/robin-gibson-joins-octagon-as-head-of-golf Robin Gibson will head up the Golf Division at Octagon, working with a portfolio of brands across a wide ranging number of leverage programmes including HSBC and their Grassroots Programme Wee Wonders. Marketing United Kingdom Golf Recruitment Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:39:31 +0100 msherlock 167476 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167420/francis-graille-joins-lagardere-sports Francis Graille will join the Strategy and Development department of Lagardere Sports, from July 1, 2008. Marketing France Agencies Recruitment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:38:33 +0100 msherlock 167420 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167369/nbc-universal-names-new-vp-of-business US network, NBC Universal Sports & Olympics, have promoted Wendy Bass to Vice President of Business Affairs. Media United States Recruitment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:02:32 +0100 mglendinning 167369 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/167027/sportfive-appoint-new-managing-director Phillip Hasenbein was appointed the new managing director of sports marketing agency, SPORTFIVE. Marketing Agencies Recruitment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:13 +0100 msherlock 167027 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166973/total-sports-asia-appoint-suvrangsu-mukherjee-as-md-for-india Suvrangsu Mukherjee joined Total Sports & Entertainment India Pte Ltd (TSEIPL) a 100% subsidiary of Total Sports Asia (TSA) as Managing Director for the Indian subcontinent and will set up an additional office in New Delhi. Marketing India Recruitment Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:58:11 +0100 msherlock 166973 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166965/vero-appoints-st-laurent-to-senior-team VERO, the sport business communications consultancy, appointed Catherine St-Laurent as Senior Consultant, specialising in international communications. Marketing United Kingdom Recruitment Summer Olympics Winter Olympics Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:47:22 +0100 msherlock 166965 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166943/sony-ericsson-wta-tour-appoints-global-head-of-sponsorship-sales The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour appointed Scott MacLeod as Senior VP Business Development for the Tour. The 20-Year international sales veteran will lead the Tour’s continued partnerships growth strategy. Marketing Recruitment Sponsorship Tennis Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:51:48 +0100 msherlock 166943 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166926/new-marketing-head-at-neo Indian sports broadcaster Neo appointed Abhishek Verma as marketing head of its two channels Neo Sports and Neo Cricket. Media India Broadcast Cricket Recruitment Wed, 4 Jun 2008 10:50:08 +0100 msherlock 166926 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166789/olympic-marketing-communications-expert-joins-vero Sport business communications consultancy VERO appointed Karen Webb as Director. Marketing United Kingdom Recruitment Wed, 14 May 2008 10:34:16 +0100 msherlock 166789 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/166783/rushmans-appoints-new-chief-executive Glen Kirton has been appointed Chief Executive of international major events company, Rushmans. Events United Kingdom Recruitment Tue, 13 May 2008 10:14:44 +0100 msherlock 166783 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/164258/globalisation-in-sport-drives-sports-recruitment-international-brand-launch The Sports Recruitment Company celebrated its seventh anniversary by re-branding as Sports Recruitment International and announcing plans to develop a network of offices world-wide. Marketing Recruitment Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:27:05 +0000 msherlock 164258 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/163197/velocity-sports-entertainment-appoint-patrice-desoteux Velocity Sports & Entertainment, the sports and entertainment marketing agency, added Patrice Desoteux to its UK senior management team. Marketing United Kingdom Agencies Recruitment Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:41:39 +0000 msherlock 163197 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162977/england-2018-bid-makes-key-hires Markus Siegler, FIFA's former Director of Communications and Peter Hargitay, the special advisor to FIFA president Sepp Blatter, have been appointed as consultants to work on England's 2018 World Cup bid. Events United Kingdom Football Soccer Recruitment Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:44:49 +0000 mglendinning 162977 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162886/nike-appoints-hoyt-to-soccer-role Nike has appointed Bert Hoyt as VP and general manager of global football. Events United States Football Soccer Recruitment Wed, 7 Nov 2007 08:48:47 +0000 mglendinning 162886 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162804/wood-appointed-as-rfl-ceo Nigel Wood has been promoted from COO to CEO of the English Rugby Football League (RFL) to take full management responsibility of the RFL executive. Events United Kingdom Recruitment Rugby Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:51:04 +0100 mglendinning 162804 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162796/sport-england-appoints-first-ever-commercial-director Sport England has appointed Thomas Godfrey as its first ever Commercial Director - tasking him with securing partnership funding from the private sector for community sport. Events United Kingdom Administration Recruitment Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:06:49 +0100 msherlock 162796 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162720/eurosport-uk-appoints-new-managing-director The Eurosport Group announced the appointment of Simon Crane as Managing Director of Eurosport UK. Events United Kingdom Broadcast Recruitment Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:01:58 +0100 msherlock 162720 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162709/new-management-team-at-m-c-saatchi UK-based sponsorship and PR agency, M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, has named a new senior management team. Marketing United Kingdom Recruitment Sponsorship Tue, 9 Oct 2007 09:35:01 +0100 msherlock 162709 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162613/nike-name-new-vp-global-sports-marketing Nike has named John Slusher as vice president of global sports marketing for the sporting goods giant. Marketing United States American Football Recruitment Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:44:35 +0100 mglendinning 162613 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162590/richard-worth-appointed-ceo-of-sportfive-group Olivier Guiguet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lagardère Sports appointed Richard Worth (50) as the new CEO of the SPORTFIVE Group. Marketing Agencies Recruitment Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:45:11 +0100 msherlock 162590 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162589/nba-names-tim-chen-ceo-of-nba-china The NBA has named Tim Chen, CEO of Microsoft Greater China, as CEO of NBA China - a new enterprise being created to encapsulate all of the league’s businesses in Greater China. Marketing China Basketball Recruitment Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:44:09 +0100 msherlock 162589 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162358/burton-to-join-usoc-as-chief-marketing-officer National Basketball League Commissioner Rick Burton has accepted the offer of a new position as the chief marketing officer of the US Olympic Committee. Events United States Recruitment Track And Field Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:21:00 +0100 mglendinning 162358 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162219/honda-f1-appoints-new-marketing-director Sports marketing star David Butler has been appointed by the Honda Racing F1 team as its new marketing director. Events Japan Motor Racing Recruitment Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:24:34 +0100 mglendinning 162219 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162211/sportbusiness-is-looking-for-talent As part of its continued growth SportBusiness is looking to take on additional researchers/writers. Working from its London office, this would be an interesting and challenging role for someone looking to expand their professional interest in TV Sports Rights, Sponsorship or Events. Media United Kingdom Recruitment Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:41:58 +0100 msherlock 162211 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162111/isc-revs-up-sales-and-marketing-drive US motorsports company International Speedway Corporation [ISC] has made a series of executive promotions to integrate its sales, marketing and event production efforts. Events Hong Kong Motor Racing Recruitment Fri, 6 Jul 2007 10:36:33 +0100 mglendinning 162111 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161920/calzada-leaves-barcelona-fc-replaced-by-schloesser Esteve Calzada, Chief Marketing Commercial and Media Officer, has left the club by mutual agreement with the management, in order to face new professional challenges. He will be replaced by Daniel Schloesser. Media Spain Football Soccer Recruitment Sponsorship TV Rights Thu, 31 May 2007 09:30:48 +0100 msherlock 161920 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161631/litner-appointed-comcast-sportsnet-president Comcast SportsNet has appointed Jon Litner its new president to oversee the day-to-day management of its eight regional sports networks. Marketing United States Basketball Recruitment Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:11:32 +0100 cbritcher 161631 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161582/england-netball-appoints-interim-ceo England Netball, the sport’s governing body in England, appointed Paul Clark as interim chief executive with effect from March 20, 2007. Media United Kingdom Netball Recruitment Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:42:58 +0000 msherlock 161582 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161517/nike-recruits-ex-pepsi-exec Sportswear giant Nike has recruited former PepsiCo executive Greg Dinges as vice-president of corporate development. Marketing United States American Football Recruitment Wed, 7 Mar 2007 06:18:12 +0000 cbritcher 161517 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161499/england-netball-s-chief-executive-officer-resigns England Netball, the game’s governing body in England, accepted the resignation of Chief executive, Leslie Ross. Ms Ross, who joined the organisation in May 06, will leave her position at the end of March 07 to return to the private sector. Media United Kingdom Administration Netball Recruitment Fri, 2 Mar 2007 09:28:33 +0000 msherlock 161499 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161463/saatchi-uk-ceo-transfers-to-man-united The chief executive of Saatchi & Saatchi UK has quit the advertising giant to become the new group commercial director of English Premiership giants Manchester United. Marketing United Kingdom Football Soccer Recruitment Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:32:29 +0000 cbritcher 161463 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161447/brawn-in-new-ferrari-link Former Ferrari Formula One team technical director Ross Brawn has hinted he could be persuaded to return to the Italian team as its new team principal. Events Italy Motor Racing Recruitment Tue, 20 Feb 2007 06:18:25 +0000 cbritcher 161447 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161424/new-man-at-the-top-for-united English Premier League club Manchester United appointed Michael Bolingbroke as the club’s first-ever chief operations officer. Media United Kingdom Football Soccer Recruitment Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:18:39 +0000 msherlock 161424 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161423/eurosport-appoints-new-executive-director Olivier Fisch has been appointed an Executive Director of Eurosport, reporting to Laurent-Eric Le Lay, Chairman and CEO, and Jacques Raynaud, Vice-Chairman. Media Broadcast Recruitment Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:17:49 +0000 msherlock 161423 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161027/ed-warner-to-head-uk-athletics UK Athletics appointed businessman Ed Warner as its new inaugural chairman. Recruitment Track And Field Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:08:55 +0000 msherlock 161027 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/161001/james-j-fox-appointed-by-us-figure-skating US Figure Skating appointed James Fox as an associate executive director. United States Recruitment Thu, 4 Jan 2007 09:50:13 +0000 msherlock 161001 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160865/mindshare-and-global-sportnet-appoint-performance-ceo MindShare and Global Sportnet appointed Sean Jefferson as the chief executive officer of their sports and entertainment company, Performance. Nick Walford, the current managing director will take over as chief operating officer for Europe. Recruitment Fri, 1 Dec 2006 08:57:23 +0000 msherlock 160865 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160853/anson-named-chief-executive-of-atp-europe The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis appointed Andy Anson as chief executive of ATP Europe. Recruitment Tennis Wed, 29 Nov 2006 09:05:17 +0000 msherlock 160853 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160818/boa-appoints-partnerships-director Mark Zimmer has been appointed as the British Olympic Association’s (BOA) Director of Corporate Partnerships. United Kingdom Recruitment Thu, 23 Nov 2006 10:21:23 +0000 msherlock 160818 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160809/tsa-appoints-managing-director-to-china-office Total Sports Asia - Asia’s leading sports marketing agency announced the appointment of Chai Peng, TSA China’s new Managing Director. Chai Peng will oversee TSA’s operations in China and will be responsible for the division’s overall performance. China Recruitment Wed, 22 Nov 2006 09:37:59 +0000 msherlock 160809 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160779/eurosport-appoints-new-management Pan-European broadcaster Eurosport's board of directors this morning announced its decision to appoint Laurent-Eric Le Lay as its new Chairman and CEO. Administration Broadcast Recruitment Thu, 16 Nov 2006 14:27:12 +0000 msherlock 160779 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160741/red-bull-says-stars-would-lift-us-soccer Red Bull GmbH anticipates the arrival in the US of top European football stars that it expects will lift interest in the sport. United States Football Soccer Recruitment Thu, 9 Nov 2006 08:55:42 +0000 msherlock 160741 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160696/okunniwa-takes-helm-at-mec-sponsorship-uk Tove Okunniwa has been appointed to the new role of Head of MEC Sponsorship UK. United Kingdom Recruitment Sponsorship Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:40:06 +0000 msherlock 160696 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160626/nike-boosts-brand-proposition Nike brand president Charlie Denson has announced five new vice president positions in Asia Pacific, Europe and global sports marketing as the sportswear giant looks to reinforce its global brand strength. United States Recruitment Track And Field Tue, 17 Oct 2006 07:11:15 +0100 cbritcher 160626 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160621/duggan-gets-nike-hockey-post Sportswear giant Nike has promoted sales chief Mark Duggan to head up its Nike Bauer hockey subsidiary. United States Ice Hockey Recruitment Mon, 16 Oct 2006 06:18:05 +0100 cbritcher 160621 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160612/samuels-joins-bonham-group Paul Samuels, former head of sponsorship for O2, has been appointed as chief executive of The Bonham Group Europe. United Kingdom United States Football Soccer Recruitment Rugby Sponsorship Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:33:13 +0100 msherlock 160612 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160518/ian-todd-to-return-to-img-agency Ian Todd is to return to the IMG agency on January 1, 2007 as President of IMG International. Administration Recruitment Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:28:59 +0100 msherlock 160518 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160416/sports-recruitment-company-warns-on-age-regulations Companies recruiting staff could fall foul of the law if new practices are not introduced, according to specialist recruiter, The Sports Recruitment Company. United Kingdom Recruitment Wed, 13 Sep 2006 10:07:13 +0100 msherlock 160416 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160310/beijing-set-sights-on-100-000-volunteers The massive volunteer recruitment programme for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games has begun. China Events Recruitment Tue, 29 Aug 2006 05:35:00 +0100 admin 160310 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160319/search-on-for-new-uk-athletics-ceo Fast Track MD Jon Ridgeon is likely to be among the candidates to become the new chief executive of UK Athletics following the resignation of Dave Moorcroft. United Kingdom Recruitment Track And Field Fri, 25 Aug 2006 08:33:00 +0100 admin 160319 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160313/tagliabue-i-m-going-to-disappear Exiting NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue says he is ‘glad it’s over’ as he prepares to bow out of one of world sport’s most powerful positions. United States American Football Recruitment Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:32:00 +0100 admin 160313 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/160070/payne-signs-for-international-sports-event-management-conference One of the world’s leading sports marketers is to deliver an authoritative insight into the value and processes of event branding and the relationship between event managers and sponsors at the first International Sports Event Management Conference which takes place in London on November 22 and 23. China United Kingdom Broadcast Events Finance Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Stadia & Facilities Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:59:00 +0100 admin 160070 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159986/atp-unveils-new-player-council Men’s international tennis governing body the ATP has confirmed the appointment of its new Player Council. Recruitment Tennis Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:12:43 +0100 admin 159986 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159898/icc-boosts-global-development-team Cricket’s world governing body the ICC has appointed Tim Anderson its new development programmes manager. Australia UAE United Kingdom Cricket Recruitment Wed, 7 Jun 2006 20:22:56 +0100 admin 159898 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159789/juventus-board-resign-en-masse The entire board of Serie A giants Juventus have resigned amid a scandal gripping Italian soccer. Football Soccer Recruitment Fri, 12 May 2006 05:49:33 +0100 admin 159789 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159744/irb-recruit-world-cup-sponsor The International Rugby Board (IRB) has unveiled recruitment company Vediorbis as a tournament sponsor of the Rugby World Cup 2007. France Broadcast Events Recruitment Rugby Tue, 2 May 2006 18:56:09 +0100 admin 159744 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159697/nba-in-silver-appointment Adam Silver has been appointed NBA deputy commissioner and chief operating officer. American Football Basketball Broadcast Law Marketing Research Recruitment Thu, 20 Apr 2006 10:22:59 +0100 admin 159697 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159647/limelight-in-triple-appointment Limelight Projects, the company behind the creative delivery of many of the UK’s mass participation events and programmes, has created three new senior roles. Australia Administration Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Fri, 7 Apr 2006 09:30:19 +0100 admin 159647 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159609/no-rush-for-next-nfl-chief The next commissioner of the NFL is no closer to being selected after Paul Tagliabue postponed the appointment of a committee to seek his successor. Administration American Football Recruitment Wed, 29 Mar 2006 20:05:12 +0100 admin 159609 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159596/millwall-bid-to-raise-capital Millwall Holdings plc, the parent company of Millwall Football Club, has announced plans to raise up to £9.6million through a placing and open offer of new ordinary shares. Education Football Soccer Recruitment Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:20:24 +0100 admin 159596 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159555/new-joint-venture-for-asian-world-cup-rights Infront Sports & Media and Dentsu have been appointed by FIFA for the distribution of Asian broadcast rights to the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. Japan Singapore Administration Broadcast Events Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Technology Mon, 20 Mar 2006 08:58:04 +0000 admin 159555 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159510/property-consultants-look-to-build-profile AYH plc construction and property consultants are bidding to raise their profile around the redevelopment of Highbury and Arsenal’s move to a new stadium with the appointment of public relations specialists Hill & Knowlton. United Kingdom Events Recruitment Stadia & Facilities Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:17:12 +0000 admin 159510 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159416/draper-quits-sport-england-for-top-lta-role Roger Draper is to become CEO of the Lawn Tennis Association. United Kingdom Administration Recruitment Tennis Tue, 21 Feb 2006 10:27:21 +0000 admin 159416 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159370/infront-to-market-chinese-basketball Infront Asia has been appointed exclusive global marketing partner for China’s national basketball teams until the end of 2008. China Basketball Boxing Broadcast Fitness Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Technology Tue, 14 Feb 2006 09:45:54 +0000 admin 159370 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159369/infront-to-market-the-chinese-national-basketball Infront Asia has been appointed exclusive global marketing partner for China’s national basketball teams until the end of 2008. China Basketball Boxing Broadcast Fitness Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Technology Tue, 14 Feb 2006 08:14:29 +0000 admin 159369 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159323/fifa-ends-parasite-promotion FIFA has shown its teeth ahead of this summer's World Cup by ending a parasite promotion by a Burger King franchise in Israel. Germany Israel Broadcast Finance Football Soccer Law Marketing Research Recruitment Wed, 8 Feb 2006 15:43:02 +0000 admin 159323 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159271/app-lands-broadcast-deal-for-velux-5-oceans Clipper Ventures, organisers of the VELUX 5 OCEANS race, has signed APP Broadcast to manage the production of all television content for the round the world yacht race. Broadcast Events Power Boating Recruitment Sailing Sponsorship Fri, 3 Feb 2006 11:08:52 +0000 admin 159271 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159265/mitchell-appointed-world-tour-director Craig Mitchell has been appointed director of the World Match Racing Tour, sailing’s successor to the Swedish Match Tour. Administration Boxing Events Recruitment Fri, 3 Feb 2006 09:50:38 +0000 admin 159265 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159252/split-over-silverstone-future The British Racing Drivers Club is reported to be split over the future of Silverstone and the British Grand Prix. Recruitment Stadia & Facilities Wed, 1 Feb 2006 10:35:46 +0000 admin 159252 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159206/sochi-2014-adds-expertise Sochi 2014, the Russian bid to host the 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, has appointed IMG and Weber Shandwick to support its campaign. Administration Marketing Research Recruitment Wed, 25 Jan 2006 08:51:39 +0000 admin 159206 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159166/twi-targets-growth-with-new-appointment TWI is looking to strengthen its presence in Latin America, the Caribbean and US Hispanic markets by moving a key senior executive to Miami. Argentina United Kingdom United States Broadcast Events Recruitment Technology Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:39:33 +0000 admin 159166 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159153/ticketing-auditors-appointed-for-fifa-world-cup Auditing and consulting firm Ernst & Young (Switzerland) will serve as independent external auditors to monitor ticketing for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Japan Switzerland Football Soccer Recruitment Mon, 16 Jan 2006 10:30:05 +0000 admin 159153 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159151/lma-gets-first-ever-pr-consultant Macesport has been appointed as the first official media and public relations consultant to the League Managers Association (LMA). Broadcast Football Soccer Recruitment Mon, 16 Jan 2006 10:27:15 +0000 admin 159151 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159143/new-yorkshire-ccc-chief The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has appointed Stewart Regan to the board as the club’s new chief executive. Pakistan Broadcast Cricket Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Rugby Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:49:36 +0000 admin 159143 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159103/icc-calls-crisis-tv-rights-meeting The International Cricket Council has called together representatives from its full member countries to discuss the issue of television rights in India. India Pakistan Zimbabwe Administration Broadcast Cricket Events Recruitment Mon, 9 Jan 2006 10:51:07 +0000 admin 159103 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/159047/london-2012-announces-ceo Paul Deighton, chief operating officer of Goldman Sachs' European business, is the new CEO for the London Olympic Games Organising Committee (LOCOG). United Kingdom Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Mon, 19 Dec 2005 10:35:27 +0000 admin 159047 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158905/senior-london-2012-appointment David Higgins is the new chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and will lead the construction of venues for the 2012 Games in London. Australia United Kingdom Recruitment Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:19:49 +0000 admin 158905 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158904/senior-london-2012-appointment David Higgins is the new chief executive of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and will lead the construction of venues for the 2012 Games in London. Australia United Kingdom Recruitment Wed, 23 Nov 2005 09:19:32 +0000 admin 158904 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158898/new-president-of-adidas-america Adidas-Salomon AG has appointed Rob Langstaff as president of adidas America Inc., its North American subsidiary. Japan Marketing Research Recruitment Tue, 22 Nov 2005 09:12:40 +0000 admin 158898 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158678/redmandarin-delivers-the-goods Redmandarin has been named as the top marketing agency to work for in the 2005 Marketing Employer of the Year survey. Singapore United Kingdom United States Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Fri, 11 Nov 2005 10:29:21 +0000 admin 158678 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158638/the-week-that-was Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews some of the issues from the past seven days. China Kenya United Kingdom Baseball Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Softball Stadia & Facilities Fri, 4 Nov 2005 10:03:39 +0000 admin 158638 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158623/lansdowne-road-appointment Franklin Sports Business has been appointed to the project management team for the B Ireland Recruitment Stadia & Facilities Wed, 2 Nov 2005 10:31:31 +0000 admin 158623 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158562/oki-gets-ontrack-with-pompey Ontrack Marketing has been appointed by OKI Printing Solutions to activate their sponsorship of English Premiership side Portsmouth. Football Soccer Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Sun, 23 Oct 2005 22:04:23 +0100 admin 158562 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158558/fifa-in-media-rights-offer FIFA has launched a public tender process to select and appoint an agent to exploit its media rights in Asia. Broadcast Events Football Soccer Recruitment Thu, 20 Oct 2005 23:06:59 +0100 admin 158558 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158310/sports-marketing-company-gets-proactive European integrated sports management and marketing company, Proactive Scandinavia A/S, has appointed James Perry as administration director. 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Administration Events Marketing Research Recruitment Wed, 17 Aug 2005 08:43:40 +0100 admin 158198 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/158051/feldman-takes-wwe-marketing-role WWE has appointed Toby Feldman to the newly created role of TV Affiliate Marketing Manager as it expands its international operation. Germany Italy United Kingdom Broadcast Events Marketing Research Recruitment Sponsorship Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:59:01 +0100 admin 158051 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157982/recruitment-company-spreads-net Executive search and selection company, SportExec, has launched a new website. Administration Broadcast Recruitment Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:06:22 +0100 admin 157982 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157984/australian-a1-grand-prix-team-revs-up The Australian A1 Grand Prix franchise has appointed its management team and the companies that will provide marketing and promotional support. 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India Broadcast Cricket Events Finance Football Soccer Marketing Research Motor Racing Recruitment Sponsorship Mon, 11 Jul 2005 10:49:32 +0100 admin 157975 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157972/deal-extends-commonwealth-games-tv-reach In a first for the Commonwealth Games, parts of central and south-east Asia will enjoy both television and radio coverage of the event, increasing the reach by 10 countries and some 500 million television viewers compared to Manchester. Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh Cambodia East Timor India Indonesia Kazakhstan Malaysia Maldives Nepal Pakistan Philippines Singapore Sri Lanka United Kingdom Uzbekistan Vietnam Broadcast Events Finance Pool Recruitment Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:52:17 +0100 admin 157972 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157848/the-week-that-was Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews issues from the past seven days United States Football Soccer Marketing Research Motor Racing Recruitment Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:22:25 +0100 admin 157848 at http://www.sportbusiness.com http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/157817/the-week-that-was Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews events from the past week. 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