Industry Moves
Former Man United partnerships executive Bradley joins AEG Europe
Ben Bradley, a former global partnerships director at Manchester United, has taken on a new role as international director in the global partnerships team at live entertainment and sports group AEG Europe
Infinite Athlete appoints Ivanova-Limon to drive European expansion
Technology company Infinite Athlete, which is expected to be named as the new shirt sponsor of Premier League football club Chelsea, has appointed Teodora Ivanova-Limon as its general manager of Europe.
DFL promotes Beisiegel to leading broadcast rights role
The German Football League (DFL) has announced the promotions of Marcus Beisiegel and Vito Esposito, helping to fill the positions left vacant by the internal appointments of Steffen Merkel and Marc Lenz…
IWF making moves to satisfy IOC ahead of crucial Olympics vote
The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has appointed Pedro Adrega as its new interim chief executive as the sport awaits a decision on whether or not it will be included on the programme for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Ciesla leaves Motorsport Network amid private equity takeover
Oliver Ciesla, a veteran of the sports and media industry, has left his role as chief executive of Motorsport Network Media (MSNM) following the takeover by private equity investment firm GMF Capital
Newcastle hires Liverpool exec Kane as partnerships director
Newcastle United has announced that Jonathan Kane has joined the English Premier League club as its new director of partnerships
Outspoken sports chief Szkolnikowski departs TVP after seven years
Marek Szkolnikowski is to leave his role as Head of Sports at Polish public-service broadcaster Telewizja Polska (TVP) after more than seven years in the position
Arsenal announces quartet of additions to commercial team
Arsenal has made several additions to its commercial team as it looks to capitalise on its return to the Champions League for the 2023-24 season
NZ Rugby recruits Google’s Fenton to lead commercial operations
New Zealand Rugby has appointed Google executive Craig Fenton to head up its commercial activity after the recent departure of Richard Thomas.
Former Disney execs Mayer and Staggs to advise on ESPN future
Former Disney executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs are returning to work with the US media giant on the future strategy of ESPN
Telia’s Kirkby to replace Jansen as BT Group chief executive
Allison Kirkby, the president and chief executive of Swedish telco Telia, has been named as the new chief executive of BT Group and will take up her new role by the end of January 2024 at the latest
Tributes paid to World Rugby head of broadcast Chris Synnott
Tributes have been received from across the sports industry for Chris Synnott, World Rugby’s head of broadcast and media rights, following his recent passing at the age of 51.
Nottingham Forest CCO Henly departs after seven months
Nottingham Forest’s chief commercial officer Tyson Henly has left the English Premier League club after less than seven months, SportBusiness understands.
Singh quits FA to take Six Nations commercial role
Navin Singh has resigned from his position as commercial director at the Football Association (FA) to take up a leading role with Six Nations Rugby
Alpine names Krief as new chief executive
Renault executive Philippe Krief has been appointed as the new chief executive of sportscar brand Alpine.
EXCLUSIVE: Stats Perform’s integrity chief Marsh to lead new sports start-up
Data science company Signify Group, which works with organisations and individuals in the fight against social media abuse, has launched a dedicated sports division, SportBusiness can reveal.
Walker to lead Nolan Partners’ North American sports performance practice
Sports and entertainment executive search firm Nolan Partners has hired Darius Walker as partner to lead its Sports Performance Practice in North America – a role that includes executive searches for h…
Gemba brings in Barnett to aid European expansion
Australia-based sport and entertainment consultancy Gemba has appointed experienced industry executive Murray Barnett to the board of its European division amid ongoing expansion plans on the continent