Over the last decade, we have become the biggest Executive Search firm dedicated to sport and related sectors. Our team brings more than 100 years in executive search, executive leadership and sport.
A proven track record
We’ve identified and attracted for our clients, some of the industry’s most talented rising stars, as well as some of the highest profile business and performance leaders in sport.
High calibre candidate shortlists
We’ve personally met and interviewed candidates from every continent across sport, media, entertainment and broadcast, in addition to identifying the most relevant candidates from outside of our sector.
Global research capability
Most of our searches are global, creating an international network of the very best of the industry’s senior talent.
In depth knowledge of our industry
Everyone in the Nolan Partners team is an expert in their field and has an outstanding list of successes in our industry. Collectively the Nolan Partners team have delivered over 1,000 searches in sport.
Recent Placements
- President & Chief Executive Officer – Chicago Bears
- President – TaylorMade Golf
- Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director – USTA
- Chief Executive Officer – DAZN Group (DACH)
- Chief Executive Officer – Bay FC
- Chief Executive Officer – Vancouver Whitecaps
- Chief Executive Officer – Houston Dynamo
- Chief Executive Officer (Président Exécutif & Directeur Général) – ESTAC (City Football Group)
- Chief Executive Officer – Lancashire County Cricket Club
- Chief Executive Officer – Newbury Racecourse
- Sporting Director – Newcastle United
- Sporting Director – Aston Villa
- Sporting Director – Tottenham Hotspur
- General Manager – Bay FC
- Sporting Director – RCD Mallorca
- Sporting Director – AS Monaco
- Sporting Director – Royal Union Saint-Gilloise
- Sporting Director – Vancouver Whitecaps
- Sporting Director – Houston Dynamo
- Sporting Director – Philadelphia Union
- 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
