Industry Moves
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
Ex-Sportima CEO replaces Gershkovich as Okko Sport head
Russian OTT streaming platform Okko has named Oleg Manzha as head of its subscription sports arm Okko Sport
International head Li to leave Sina Sports
Sam Li, the head of international business strategy at the Sina Sports division of Chinese internet giant Sina, is leaving his role to focus on his projects as an investor and adviser in the sports technology…
Big East signs Ackerman to contract extension
Veteran administrator in place with conference through June 2024
Monster Energy marketing director Sutcliffe joins LIVENow
LIVENow, the streaming platform launched by Aser Ventures, has recruited a chief marketing and content officer with the recent appointment of James Sutcliffe from energy drink brand Monster Energy
ZRG acquires sports executive search firm Turnkey Search
Turnkey Search, the leading US sports industry executive search firm, has been taken over by global executive search and human capital management firm ZRG
ServusTV follows up rights push with recruitment of Paunovic to distribution role
ServusTV, the commercial free-to-air broadcaster in German-speaking countries, has recruited Slaven Paunovic, the experienced sports rights agency executive, as its head of channel and programme distribution
Sevilla sponsorship head Higham on the move
Michael Higham, head of sponsorship at LaLiga side Sevilla, is to leave his role at the end of this month
Former ESL executive Allen launches esports-focused commercial agency
Charlie Allen, former director of global brand partnerships at esports organisation ESL, has launched Road House, a commercial agency focused on the esports sector
Former DAZN executive Peebles joins The Athletic in APAC role
Alex Peebles, the former senior vice-president, Southeast Asia at sports streaming operator DAZN, has joined The Athletic, the subscription-based sports website, in a commercial role focused on the Asia-Pacific…
Former NRL chief Greenberg named head of Australian Cricketers’ Association
Todd Greenberg, former chief executive of Australia's National Rugby League, has been confirmed as the new chief executive of the Australian Cricketers' Association following an ACA board meeting earlier …
OTT platform Sportall seeks to leverage network of ex-RMC Sport head Pesenti
Sportall, the new OTT streaming platform in France, has appointed François Pesenti, the former head of French subscription broadcaster RMC Sport, as an independent board member.
Lega Serie A’s De Siervo, Dal Pino set for re-election
Luigi De Siervo and Paolo Dal Pino are set to be re-elected as chief executive and president of Lega Serie A, respectively, although the latter is set to decide next week whether he will continue for another…
Former 49ers executive Herman named LA28 CFO
Veteran business executive Cipora Herman has been named the chief financial officer of LA28, the organizing committee of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles
Round-Up: Impey to leave NZR, ‘no plan B’ for Tokyo, India tour beats Fox records, and more
New Zealand Rugby chairman Brent Impey said he will leave his role "in the coming months"
Pac-12 Conference, Scott to part ways
Veteran sports industry executive to depart Power Five conference a year early