Industry Moves
Francis to replace Fry as IMG’s production chief
Barney Francis, the former managing director of Sky Sports, has been recruited as executive vice-president, global production at the IMG agency
Premiership Rugby appoints RFU’s Massie-Taylor as new CEO
Premiership Rugby, the organising body of the top division of English club rugby union, has today (Tuesday) ended its six-month search for a new chief executive by appointing Rugby Football Union chief…
Vandervort appointed USL Super League president
The United Soccer League has named former Major League Soccer and FIFPro executive Amanda Vandervort the inaugural president of the USL Super League
Raiders turmoil continues as Gruden exits amid offensive emails
Report details years of inflammatory comments from former head coach
Former Croatian President Grabar-Kitarović to lead IOC’s Future Host Commission
The International Olympic Committee has today (Monday) appointed former the President of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, as the new chair of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Games.
National Research Group names NBA executive Kaufman its head of sports
Global strategy and insights firm National Research Group has brought in long-time National Basketball Association senior executive Jay Kaufman as its executive vice president and head of sports.
KIN Partners creates new blockchain role for ex-CAA executive Woolston
Sport and entertainment management agency KIN Partners has appointed former CAA executive Rory Woolston to the newly-created post of head of blockchain strategy
NFLPA votes to retain Smith, but with eye to succession plan
Longtime union leader to aid with leadership transition
Sponsorship sales executive Checha swaps Sportfive role for Infront Germany
Sponsorship executive Diego Checha has been appointed as associate director of sales for winter sports and premium rights at Infront Germany after five and a half years with the Sportfive agency
Watson back as Eleven CEO after Vicente exit
Marc Watson has returned as chief executive of Eleven, replacing Luis Vicente in the role and as part of a wider management restructuring at the international pay-television and streaming business
Sorare extends collectibles push with key executive hires
Former BetMGM, ESPN executive to become company's COO
Roma hires Berardi as new CEO, Fienga steps aside
Italian Serie A club AS Roma has appointed Pietro Berardi to replace Guido Fienga as its corporate chief executive
Watmore departs as ECB chairman
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that Ian Watmore will step down as chairman a little under 12 months into a five-year term in the position
Ciesla promoted again at Motorsport Network, this time to CEO
Veteran executive sees duties expand for second time in less than nine months
Russian Premier League accepts Gazprom Media rights proposal, changes leadership
The Russian Premier League has accepted a “much improved” offer from Gazprom Media for domestic broadcast rights to the top-tier football competition from 2022-23 to 2025-26, while league president Ser…
Right Formula’s Fenwick details strategy behind new advisory board
Sports and entertainment marketing consultancy Right Formula has formed a new advisory board to help guide the company’s growth and development.
Basketball Champions League appoints ex-IOC executive Gauthier as CCO
The Basketball Champions League has appointed former International Olympic Committee executive Benjamin Gauthier as its chief commercial officer
Baldwin steps down as Washington Spirit CEO, managing partner
Steve Baldwin has announced he is stepping down as the chief executive and managing partner of the National Women's Soccer League's Washington Spirit