Industry Moves
Wasserman hires Mathues to drive Dutch growth
Sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman has appointed Wim Mathues as senior vice-president of brands and properties in Belgium and the Netherlands as it continues its growth strategy in Europe.
Imperilled IBA removes secretary general Yerolimpos
The International Boxing Association has removed its secretary general George Yerolimpos in the wake of the International Olympic Committee’s move to recommend the permanent exclusion of the governing b…
Heaselgrave leaves World Rugby after 18 months
Richard Heaselgrave has left his role as chief revenue and fan engagement officer at World Rugby just over 18 months after taking up the post, SportBusiness understands
Moroccan FA president Lekjaa to lead country’s 2030 World Cup bid
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has appointed Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), to lead the country's joint bid to host the Fifa World Cup in 2030
Motiejunas named acting CEO of Euroleague Basketball, Bodiroga to remain president
Euroleague Basketball has named Paulius Motiejunas as its new acting chief executive for the 2023-24 season, with Dejan Bodiroga to remain president of the organising body
Bay FC names former Levi’s executive Stewart as first CEO
The newest franchise of the National Women's Soccer League, Bay FC, has announced Brady Stewart as the club's first chief executive officer
Former Sorare COO Spoon hired as Yahoo Sports president
US internet company Yahoo has appointed Ryan Spoon as the new president of its sports division.
Spoon comes to Yahoo Sports after working at digital collectibles and fantasy game company Sorare
Grill elected as new French Rugby Federation president
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has elected Florian Grill as its president, with the new leader calling for unity as the country prepares to host the Rugby World Cup later this year
Secretary general Samoura to leave Fifa in December
Fatma Samoura is to leave her position as secretary general of world governing body Fifa
Nørrelund makes swift return to Viaplay under Lindemann’s leadership
Peter Nørrelund has returned to the role of Viaplay’s chief sports officer just two and a half months after resigning from the position.
Monahan steps aside as PGA Tour commissioner ‘due to health reasons’
Golf’s PGA Tour has announced that Jay Monahan is stepping aside as commissioner while he recuperates from a "medical situation".
Sport1 stalwart Schröder leaves in major ‘reshuffle’
Olaf Schröder, chief executive of Sport1 Medien, is leaving the Highlight Communications-owned German media group with immediate effect amid a restructuring of operations.
MLS names McGowan as chief club performance officer
Major League Soccer has named Chris McGowan executive vice-president and chief club performance officer at the league
Stewart replaces Sullivan as NEP CEO
Experienced media executive Martin Stewart has been promoted to the role of chief executive at outside broadcast service provider NEP Group
Purslow exits as CEO of Aston Villa after five years
Christian Purslow, the experienced football executive, is stepping down as CEO and director of Premier League club Aston Villa
Infront France MD Jeanne to take top sponsorship role at Emirates
Jean-François Jeanne, managing director of Infront France, is to leave the agency later this year after more than a decade to join Emirates as vice-president of global sponsorship and events.
Spain SailGP Team names Alquézar as chief executive
Sports industry veteran Antonio Alquézar has been named chief executive of the Spain SailGP Team, with the role to also include oversight of the sailing series’ event in Andalucía.
Deltatre appoints Trudu as chief revenue officer
Sports broadcast technology provider Deltatre has named Nicola Trudu as its chief revenue officer