US Soccer hires SeaWorld’s Chelle Adams as CFO
U.S. Soccer has hired SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Chief Transformation Officer Chelle Adams as its…
Strategy’s nice, but operators and salespeople drive sports business
A CEO of an NBA team recently told me he asks every candidate the same…
Cardinals hire new Chief Operating Officer
Jeremy Walls is the new COO of the Arizona Cardinals. The Arizona Cardinals are trying…
Maureen Smith joining Packers as Chief Financial Officer
The Green Bay Packers named Maureen Smith as Chief Financial Officer, Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy…
Chad Biagini named as Forty Under 40 Leader
Nolan Partners President Chad Biagini started working in executive search at 16. Now 36, that…
Ex-Notre Dame, NFL Running Back Darius Walker Joins Sports Executive Search Firm Nolan Partners
After leaving Notre Dame in 2007 as one of the best running backs in program…
Southampton Football Club is delighted to announce that it has appointed Charlie Boss as its new Chief Commercial Officer
Charlie joins from The Jockey Club, one of the UK’s largest sports businesses, where he…
Bears name Kevin Warren team President and CEO
The Bears on Thursday named Kevin Warren as their new team President and CEO. Press…
Nolan Partners’ Matt Rogers named in SBJ’s New Voices Under 30
Matt Rogers Principal, Nolan Partners A driving force in the executive search sector, Matt Rogers…
US Soccer adds Ann Seeney as Chief People & Diversity Officer
CHICAGO (March 10, 2022) – U.S. Soccer today announced Ann Seeney has been named Chief…
Columbia Sportswear Company Appoints Pri Shumate as Chief Marketing Officer for the Columbia Brand
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbia Sportswear Company (Nasdaq: COLM), a leading innovator in active outdoor apparel, footwear,…
DAZN Group appoints Alice Mascia as CEO of DACH
Reflecting its commitment to the market, DAZN Group today announces the appointment of Alice Mascia…
Lew Sherr named USTA CEO and Executive Director
Lew Sherr, the current Chief Revenue Officer of the USTA, has been named USTA Chief…
Pat Onstad named Houston Dynamo FC general manager
Pat Onstad has been named Houston Dynamo FC's new general manager, it was announced Monday…
Nolan Partners’ Emma Thomson named in SBJ’s Game Changers Class of 2021
As Sports Business Journal enters its second decade of honoring the women who are leaders,…
MLB Hires Former Disney, Marriott Exec Karin Timpone as CMO
Major League Baseball hired Karin Timpone, a veteran marketing exec who previously worked at Marriott…
Minnesota Twins announce appointment of Meka White Morris as Senior Vice President, Chief Revenue Officer
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins today announced the appointment of sports and entertainment…
Pascal De Maesschalck appointed as AS Monaco Director of Youth Development
"AS Monaco is pleased to announce the arrival of Pascal De Maesschalck as Director of…
Jonas Eidevall named new Arsenal Women head coach
From Arsenal.com: "We're delighted to announce Jonas Eidevall will be joining the club as the…
Aymeric Magne appointed Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
City Football Group and ESTAC are pleased to announce the appointment of Aymeric Magne, as…
Seattle Seahawks announce Karen Wilkins-Mickey as new Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
RENTON, Wash – The Seattle Seahawks announced today Karen Wilkins-Mickey as the organization's new Vice President…
49ers Hire Christina Jefferson as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The San Francisco 49ers announced on Thursday the hiring of Christina Jefferson to the newly…
Washington Football Team names Dave Baldwin as Chief Ticketing Officer
The Washington Football Team announced today that it will appoint Dave Baldwin as Chief Ticketing…
Haslam Sports Group elevates Greg Rush to Chief Financial Officer, names Michele Powell Vice President of Event Development
Haslam Sports Group (HSG) today announced that it has elevated Greg Rush to Chief Financial…
Wrexham appoint Burton Albion director Fleur Robinson as new chief executive
Fleur Robinson is to leave her role as commercial director at Burton Albion to become…
European soccer learns a new virtue: patience
Why have so few managers been fired this year? Pandemic economics play a role, but…
NFL hires World Rugby’s Brett Gosper to head up Europe, UK
The NFL has hired away World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper to become its first head…
Raúl Herrera to be new Academy Director of Mexico’s Club América
After Alfredo Tena ended his relationship of more than three years with América, the club…
Aston Villa appoint Johan Lange as sporting director
Aston Villa have appointed Johan Lange as the club's new sporting director following the sacking…
Michael Bourne appointed as new LTA Performance Director
Michael Bourne, currently Acting Director of Performance at UK Sport, has been appointed as the…
Paul Mitchell: Former Tottenham and Southampton director of recruitment joins Monaco
Paul Mitchell, who worked at Tottenham and Southampton, has been appointed Monaco sporting director. The…
Al Jazira appoints new Director of Football
As part of an on-going commitment to building future sustainable sporting success, Al Jazira FC…
RCD Mallorca announces Pablo Ortells as Football Director
From the RDC Mallorca website: "Pablo Ortells has been appointed Football Director at RCD Mallorca…
Haslam Sports Group names Mike Mossholder CRO/CMO
Mike Mossholder has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer/Chief Marketing Officer of Haslam Sports Group…
Gil Beverly named VP of Brand, Marketing & Communications for the Tennessee Titans
Gil Beverly was hired as Vice President of Brand, Marketing & Communications in February of…
Sam Mahjub named Brewers Vice President – Business Analytics and Strategic Support
The Milwaukee Brewers have named Samia “Sam” Mahjub as vice president - business analytics and…
Legends International hires UK-based Global Planning Director
Legends International has appointed Richard Seymour as Global Planning Director. The former Head of Consulting,…
Vancouver Whitecaps appoint Axel Schuster as new sporting director
Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced their new sporting director on Friday, unveiling veteran German executive Axel…
Ex-Liverpool and Premier League chief executive to become EFL chairman
Former Premier League and Liverpool chief executive Rick Parry is set to be appointed as…
Meet the West Ham coach hoping to revolutionise New York football forever
New York City Football Club, with the assistance of Nolan Partners, have appointed one of…
Simon Bazalgette to join EFL Board
The English Football League have been assisted by Nolan Partners in appointing Simon Bazalgette to…
USA Cycling name New Balance’s Rob Demartini as CEO
USA Cycling have been assisted by Nolan Partners in appointing Rob DeMartini as CEO. He…
Why HR Deserves a Spot in The C-Suite
BY CHAD BIAGINI Human capital is the most precious and finite form of capital. To…
Houston Dynamo appoint John Walker as President of Business Operations
John has experience working for Major League Baseball, college athletics programs and third-party ticket companies…
Brighton & Hove Albion appoint Dan Ashworth as Technical Director
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, with the assistance of Nolan Partners, have appointed Dan…
Brighton & Hove Albion appoint David Weir as Pathway Development Manager
Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed former Scottish international David Weir as the club’s first…
Katie Haas joins the Western & Southern Open as Chief Operating Officer
Prior to joining the Western & Southern Open, Katie spent almost 20 years with the…
Laurent Colette appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Olympique de Marseille
Laurent Colette becomes a member of the Club’s executive committee and will report directly to…
Ian Ayre appointed new Nashville CEO and lauds MLS: “It’s really coming into its own.”
Even while guiding one of the top franchises in the English Premier League, Ian Ayre…
Ian Ayre: 10 Things to know about the CEO of Nashville’s MLS club
Ten things you should know about Ian Ayre, who has been appointed as the Chief…
QPR community response to Grenfell Tragedy Highlighted at BT Sport Industry Awards
Community spirit and togetherness in the wake of the tragic Grenfell Tower fire was recognised…
The Milwaukee Bucks have appointed Robert Cordova as Chief Technology Officer
Robert previously worked at AT&T, where he was the principal architect/regional CTO for the business-to-business…
The Chicago Cubs appoint Lauren Fritts as Vice President of Marketing
In her new role, Lauren will oversee club initiatives including advertising, branding and promotions. Lauren…
Rocky Harris Named USA Triathlon Chief Executive Officer
Triathon’s national governing body in the U.S. has hired its chief executive, with Nolan Partners…
British Swimming welcomes Jack Buckner as its new CEO
Jack Buckner has been announced as the new Chief Executive of British Swimming as the…
Leadership in Sport
Sir Philip Craven wins Leadership in Sport Award 2017 in association with Nolan Partners, for…
Kelly Fairweather appointed ITF Chief Operating Officer
ITF President David Haggerty has announced that Kelly Fairweather will become ITF Chief Operating Officer…
Lancashire strengthen commercial team
Emirates Old Trafford and Lancashire County Cricket Club’s global search for a new Sales and…
