Industry Moves
Ex-Canal Plus sports managing editor Nedjari to head RMC Sport
Telecoms group Altice has named Karim Nedjari, an experienced sports journalist and former managing editor for sport at pay-television broadcaster Canal Plus, as the new managing director of its RMC Sport…
Round-Up: Mori apologises for sexist comments, 500 negative Covid tests at AO, ICC elects Khwaja, and more
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organising committee Yoshiro Mori apologised for sexist comments about women board members talking too much, but he is not thinking of resigning – CNA/Reuters
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Eleven recruits ITR managing director Mohaupt to strategy role
Eleven, the Aser Ventures-owned subscription broadcaster, has named Marcel Mohaupt as its group chief strategy officer as part of a wider restructure, the first details of which were unveiled last month
APL appoints former Foxtel and Nielsen executives to senior roles
Australian Professional Leagues, the new body governing Australia's club football leagues, has appointed Ant Hearne as chief commercial officer and Michael Tange as strategy and digital director
The Playbook appoints former BCW executive Reed as new managing director
Communications consultancy The Playbook has announced the appointment of Ceri Reed as its new managing director
Former Cubs executive Epstein joins Arctos Sports Partners
New appointment follows ongoing consulting role with MLB
Sponsorship, perimeter advertising agency launched by ex-Sportseen LLP director
A new sports marketing agency, Global Sports Media, has been launched in London by former Sportseen LLP sales director Robert Dyan
Round-Up: Wanda delists, Tebas says Infantino supports Euro Super League, ISL financial concerns, and more
Wanda Sports delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange on Friday - Caixin Global (subscription required)
MLB hires Hall of Famer Griffey Jr. as senior advisor
Iconic former player to aid with baseball operations, youth development initiatives
Tippett steps up as Sunset+Vine managing director
UK-based production company Sunset+Vine has appointed David Tippett as its new managing director
Celtic recruit Scottish Rugby’s McKay to replace long-standing CEO Lawwell
Scottish Rugby’s chief operating officer Dominic McKay is to become chief executive at Scottish Premiership side Celtic as Peter Lawwell, the long-standing incumbent, leaves the role.
Sanzaar COO Morris to become chief executive
Southern Hemisphere rugby union alliance Sanzaar has appointed chief operating officer Brendan Morris as its new CEO, and named Argentina’s Marcelo Rodriguez as its executive committee chairman.
Ciesla replaces Kapadia as Motorsport Network COO
Motorsports-focused digital media group Motorsport Network has handed a wider remit to Oliver Ciesla, the former managing director of the FIA World Rally Championship commercial arm WRC Promoter, in a…
EHF president Wiederer set to run unopposed for re-election
European Handball Federation president Michael Wiederer is set to run unopposed for a second term after no rival candidates were nominated ahead of the proposals deadline
Roc Nation hires former Mets GM Van Wagenen
Veteran executive returns to player representation
Cooper promoted to general counsel role at Endeavor, IMG entities
John Cooper has been promoted to a general counsel role at Endeavor’s experiences, rights and events businesses, including oversight of legal practices at the media and events arms of the IMG agency.
Discovery Nordics CEO Norrby exits, new Discovery-TIM deal in Italy
Nicklas Norrby, Discovery’s chief executive in the Nordic region, is leaving his position, it has been announced.
Swiss Ice Hockey recruits sponsorship director from main partner Zurich
The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation has recruited Urs Schwegler from Zurich Insurance, a major sponsor of the federation, as its new director of sponsorship and marketing