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The industry is fast moving and ever changing and our ability to understand the moving dynamics, the regulatory environment and the changing technological landscape means we are well placed to unearth the global talent needed to be successful in this growing sector.

Nolan Partners, through our long term experience of the market, understands the history and the current challenges and opportunities in this sector and we have built up an enviable knowledge of what it takes to be successful. From broadcasters, channels and production companies to gaming operators, e-sport and fantasy sport operators, our client market converges with rights holders, aggregators, distributors, agencies and technology providers.

Our team successfully places senior executives in a variety of roles and disciplines including chair, non-executive director, CEO, CMO, commercial, mobile, technology, CRM and operational roles.

To see a sample of some of the roles we have successfully worked on, please click here and to read more about what our clients think of us please click here.

A selection of completed assignments:

• Chief Executive Officer – DAZN Group (DACH)
• Chief Executive Officer – c0ntact Gaming
• Chief Operating Officer – Relevent Sports
• Chief Operating Officer – William Hill Online
• Chief Marketing Officer – Ladbrokes plc
• Managing Director – Turf TV
• Regional Managing Director – Global Broadcaster
• Chief Financial Officer – Supponor
• SVP Global Media and Publishing Partnerships – ESL Gaming
• Vice President, Partnerships – Tribeca
• Director of Mobile – William Hill Online
• Director of Sport – ITN Productions
• Marketing Director – Rank Group (Grosvenor Casinos)
• Director of Propositions, TV & Sport – BT
• General Counsel – World Surf League
• Head of Sales, Religion of Sports

“I’ve worked with Nolan Partners on multiple searches across verticals and properties. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.”

Al Guido, President of San Francisco 49ers and CEO of Elevate

“Nolan Partners have earned the position as our go to firm. they’ve distinguished themselves by really listening to our needs and objectives and translating that input into the presentation of compelling slates of candidates.”

Larry S Freedman
Co-President and Chief Business Officer, Los Angeles Football Club

“Nolan Partners is outstanding. They placed our CEO at USA Cycling. They were a pleasure to work with. Nolan Partners has a superior scope and track record in sports and entertainment.”

Bob Stapleton
Former Board Chair of USA Cycling

“Nolan Partners helped us hire our CEO / Sporting Director. Their expertise and knowledge is first-rate. We were thrilled with the process, thoroughness, communication, and outcomes.”

Greg Kerfoot, Majority Owner of Vancouver Whitecaps

“Over the last two years we have worked with Nolan Partners on the appointment of a Sporting Director, a Main Board Non-Executive Director and a number of other senior management appointments. We have found them extremely thorough, professional and good fun to work with. We believe they are the number one firm in sports recruitment and would recommend them to any Sports organisation to handle their senior appointments.”

 

Paul Barber
Chief Executive of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club
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