Newcastle United Football Club has announced the appointment of Ross Wilson as the club’s new Sporting Director. Thank you to Newcastle United for trusting us to lead the search for this position and congratulate Ross on his new role. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8neq7fZ
Excel Search & Advisory
Executive Search Services
Global Leader in Retained Executive Search in Sports and Entertainment
About us
Excel Search & Advisory, a division of Excel Sports Management, is the premier leadership consultancy and executive search practice specializing in sports, media, and entertainment worldwide. Leveraging decades of expertise, industry-leading research, and a global network, we excel in sourcing exceptional leadership talent, building high-performing cultures, and developing management teams. We work globally with clients ranging from world-famous sporting clubs, governing bodies, professional leagues, venues, agencies, universities, broadcasters, and the major corporate organizations involved in sports. Our client portfolio includes the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Pistons, Dallas Wings, Toronto Tempo, Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Aston Martin, FIFA, NWSL, USTA, DAZN, Sun Day Red, and more. Our Business practice specializes in recruiting senior leaders such as Chairpersons, Chief Executives, C-Suite, and Vice Presidents. Our Performance practice identifies specialist technical/performance talent such as General Managers, Technical Directors, Sporting Directors, and functional experts in scouting/recruitment, sports medicine, nutrition, and sports science. We have a proven track record of identifying talent from within the industry and bringing talent from the wider commercial world into senior business roles in sports and related industries. For further information, please visit our website: https://excelsm.com/search
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https://excelsm.com/search
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- Industry
- Executive Search Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Sports, selection, senior, executive search, leisure, governing bodies, clubs, rights holders, sponsors, recruitment, Chief Executive, sports goods, performance & technical, betting and gaming, commercial, sports science & medicine, media & communications, and digital media
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Nolan Partners
London, W1W 6AN, GB
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1700 Broadway
New York, NY 10019, US
Employees at Excel Search & Advisory
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Pam Sprague
Senior Associate at Excel Search & Advisory
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Daniel Demme Krutchkoff
Post-Production Lead | Video Editor & Cinematographer | TV, Podcasts, Branded Content | 30+ Years Experience | Remote & On-Site
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Stewart King
Managing Director, International
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Tammy Castadot
Executive Search, Culture Advisory, & Leadership Consulting in Sports & Entertainment
Updates
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We are proud to have presented Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, CEO of Paris Saint-Germain, with the Best Executive award at this years’s World Football Summit in Madrid! This award, which featured a panel of jury members that included Jason Gannon, Fernando Carro de Prada, Chad Biagini, and Pablo Longoria, honors the executive who has made change for the benefit of the institution, the most efficient use of its resources and achieved greater impact according to their capabilities.
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Congratulations to Tyler Kirby on his promotion to Chief Revenue Officer. We are honored to have supported the Kansas City Chiefs throughout the search process for this role. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d_Y-SnyW
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Our team is looking forward to connecting with colleagues across the industry in New York at Sports Business Journal's Game Changers celebration!
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Thank you to League One Volleyball (LOVB) for entrusting us with leading the search and building the LOVB Advisory Board, which brings together leaders from across the sports industry! We look forward to the group’s work in growing LOVB into its next phase and supporting the league’s mission to elevate the sport, expand access, and create more opportunities for women and athletes nationwide, while driving both commercial and cultural success.
Introducing the LOVB Advisory Board We're incredibly excited to welcome a visionary group of leaders who are joining forces with us to grow volleyball from grassroots to pro, and create new opportunities for athletes, coaches, and fans. The LOVB Advisory Board includes: Chad Biagini - President, Excel Search & Advisory Lynne Frank – Sports, Media and Entertainment Executive Foluke Gunderson – Trailblazing Volleyball Champion Nico Harrison – General Manager, Dallas Mavericks Warde Manuel – Director of Athletics, University of Michigan Salima Rockwell – Head Coach, Notre Dame / Commentator, U.S. WNT Derek Schiller – President & CEO, Atlanta Braves Maggie Schmerin – Chief Advertising Officer, United Airlines Mike Whan – CEO, United States Golf Association The Board will provide strategic counsel, industry expertise, and hands-on support to advance LOVB’s mission: elevating the sport, expanding access, and creating more opportunities for women and athletes nationwide while driving commercial and cultural success. “LOVB isn’t building a pro league or a network of youth clubs – we are building a community centered around championing the sport and everyone who plays it,” said Peter Hirschmann, LOVB Executive Chairman and Co-Founder. “Our Advisory Board brings the vision, expertise, and creativity needed to realize the impact volleyball can have on players of any age, from first-time players to world champions. Together, we will unlock the sport’s full potential, drive innovation, and ensure volleyball becomes one of America’s most celebrated and accessible sports.” LOVB has developed a model unique to American sports: a fully connected national ecosystem that fuels participation, develops talent, connects grassroots volleyball to the professional stage, and engages and grows communities of volleyball fans. Advisory Board members will support the scaling of LOVB’s youth club community and developmental programs, market and commercial expansion of the pro league, and advancement of the LOVB Foundation’s work to expand equity and access. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMWDu7cn
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It was such a pleasure having Shelly Cayette from the Charlotte Hornets join this week’s episode of the Excellent Leadership Podcast! Check out some of the highlights from this episode below. Tune in and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/ezE4-Cev -- APPLE: https://lnkd.in/euqpfjmS SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/eHHPPfEm WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/gA7HHcPy
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Chad Biagini (President) joined Jake Hirshman on the Life in the Front Office Podcast to discuss the role of an executive search organization, the evolution of the sports executive search business, and the dynamics of hiring processes for high-level roles. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gw4uRdPi
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Shelly Cayette, President of Business Operations at the Charlotte Hornets, joined us for the final Episode (ep. 25) of Season 2 of the Excellent Leadership Podcast. She shared how leadership rooted in resilience and culture has been integral throughout her career journey from the casino industry to the NBA, underscored the value of strong executive partnerships and the pillars of her success, and described how she balances motherhood with leading a team. Tune in and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/ezE4-Cev -- APPLE: https://lnkd.in/euqpfjmS SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/eHHPPfEm WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/gA7HHcPy
Shelly Cayette (President of Business Operations @hornets) on Balancing Leadership with Motherhood
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Clark Lea, Head Coach of Vanderbilt University football, joined us for Episode 24 (Season 2) of the Excellent Leadership Podcast. He discussed his journey from player to coach for the Commodores, the importance of establishing consistency when committing to an identity, and how a fresh perspective can enhance long-term sustainability and success. Tune in and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eTwyGW2k -- APPLE: https://lnkd.in/ev2mgpVS SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/e3xVzbPs WEBSITE: https://lnkd.in/gA7HHcPy
Clark Lea (Head Football Coach @vanderbilt) on Beating #1 Alabama, Instilling Character & more
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🎉 One year of The Excellent Leadership Podcast — and we’re celebrating with a powerhouse guest. Danita Johnson President of D.C. United (Major League Soccer) joined us to mark the occasion. She brought the kind of wisdom that makes you stop and think, especially if you're a senior leader navigating high-stakes roles. We covered: ✅ How to lead boldly in bigger arenas ✅ How to build culture that actually sticks ✅ What it takes to be a real changemaker If you’re aiming higher in your leadership journey, this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen in and help us celebrate one year of stories, insights, and real leadership lessons: [link below] #Leadership #CultureMatters #ChangeMakers #PodcastAnniversary #MLS #ExecutiveLeadership