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The biggest names in the global business of sport sit down (or stand up) with Leaders Editorial Director, James Emmett, and Content Director, David Cushnan.

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James Emmett David Cushnan

Previous Guests

Craig Hepburn
Craig Hepburn is the Chief Digital Officer at Art Basel, where he oversees the integration of digital strategies within the art market. He has previously held significant roles in marketing and digital transformation at Virgin Atlantic, McLaren, and Chelsea FC, contributing to innovative approaches in the sports and arts sectors.
Claire Cronin
Claire Cronin is a seasoned marketing executive, known for her role as the Chief Marketing Officer at Virgin Atlantic, McLaren, and Chelsea FC. With extensive experience in brand strategy and consumer engagement, she has been influential in shaping marketing initiatives in the sports and aviation industries. Currently, she shares insights on industry trends and consumer behavior.
Daniel Gidney
Daniel Gidney is the CEO of Lancashire County Cricket Club, where he has played a pivotal role in the development and commercialization of cricket in the region. He has been instrumental in the sale of a 70% stake in the Manchester Originals, contributing to the England & Wales Cricket Board's initiative to sell shares in The Hundred franchises. Gidney's leadership and strategic vision have been key in establishing partnerships and navigating the complexities of franchise cricket, particularly in relation to the IPL and its global influence.
Philippe Moggio
Philippe Moggio is the General Secretary of CONCACAF, the governing body for soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. He has extensive experience in sports administration and has played a key role in the development and promotion of soccer in the region, particularly in relation to major tournaments and initiatives aimed at growing the sport.
Kathy Carter
Kathy Carter is a prominent figure in the soccer industry, having served as the former CEO of LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She is also the former President of Soccer United Marketing, where she was instrumental in the commercial growth of soccer in the United States. With a strong background in sports marketing and management, Kathy has been a leading advocate for the development of soccer in North America.
Mark Bullingham
Mark Bullingham is the Chief Executive Officer of The Football Association (FA), the governing body for soccer in England. He has a wealth of experience in sports management and has been involved in various initiatives to enhance the profile and commercial viability of soccer. Under his leadership, the FA has focused on growing the game at all levels, including women's soccer and grassroots initiatives.
Nic Coward
Nic Coward is a prominent figure in the sports consulting industry, known for his strategic insights and expertise in sports governance. He has held various leadership roles, including serving as the Chief Executive of the English National Rugby Union and has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote sports development and innovation.
Kirsty Coventry
Kirsty Coventry is a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe, renowned for her achievements in the pool, including multiple Olympic gold medals. She has been a significant advocate for sports development and governance, and her recent election as the next President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) marks a historic milestone in Olympic leadership.
Vita Dani
Vita Dani is a prominent entrepreneur and sports advocate in India, known for her efforts in promoting table tennis and other sports. Along with her husband, Jalaj Dani, she has been instrumental in transforming the landscape of table tennis in India, focusing on grassroots development and international competitiveness.
Jalaj Dani
Jalaj Dani is a business leader and sports enthusiast in India, recognized for his contributions to the development of table tennis. Together with his wife, Vita Dani, he has played a key role in enhancing the sport's profile in India, fostering talent and creating opportunities for athletes.
Chloe Targett-Adams
Chloe Targett-Adams is a seasoned professional in the sports industry, currently serving as the Chief Commercialization Officer at SURJ. With extensive experience in commercial partnerships and sports marketing, she is known for her strategic approach to enhancing brand engagement and driving revenue in sports.
Carey Weeks
Carey Weeks is the Jockey Club Partnerships Director, responsible for managing and developing partnerships within the Jockey Club, particularly during major events like the Cheltenham Festival. With a strong background in sports marketing and sponsorship, Carey plays a crucial role in enhancing the experience for sponsors and attendees alike.
Laura McQueen
Laura McQueen is the Managing Director at Leaders, where she focuses on driving initiatives that promote leadership and innovation in the sports business sector. She is known for her work in launching programs like 'Be the lead', aimed at empowering women in sports and fostering diversity within the industry.
Liesel Jolly
Liesel Jolly is the women's football lead for Visa, where she advocates for sustainable investment in women's sports. With extensive experience in sports marketing, Liesel is dedicated to promoting women's football as a viable sponsorship opportunity and is involved in various initiatives to enhance the visibility and support for women's sports.

Topics Discussed

artificial intelligence global economy climate change C-suite leaders innovation Hundred auction Lancashire County Cricket Daniel Gidney Manchester Originals England & Wales Cricket Board RPSG Group IPL Lucknow Giants CEO role funds injection The Hundred soccer North America CONCACAF FIFA World Cup women's soccer MLS calendar switch market oversaturation Olympic Games India sport-forward nation 2036 Kirsty Coventry bidding landscape RCB Innovation Lab Bangalore Virat Kohli table tennis Vita Dani Jalaj Dani Fifa Chloe Targett-Adams Cheltenham Festival sponsorship women's sport sustainable investment women's football

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Here's the recent few episodes on Leaders Sport Business Podcast.

0:00 54:23

On the scene (but off the record) at Leaders Meet: Innovation

Hosts
James Emmett David Cushnan
Guests
Craig Hepburn Claire Cronin
Keywords
artificial intelligence global economy climate change C-suite leaders innovation

Snap reflections on our Leaders Meet: Innovation event this week in London, with Craig Hepburn, Art Basel's Chief Digital Officer, and former Virgin Atlantic, McLaren and Chelsea FC Chief Marketing Officer, Claire Cronin.

Leaders Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan are on location at 180 Studios on The Strand to reflect on two days spent with C-suite leaders from across sport, discussing the biggest global trends - artificial intelligence, the global economy and climate change - with the help of outside of sport perspectives, from the worlds of music, retail, media and technology.

They're joined by a couple of experts fresh off the stage - Craig Hepburn assesses how the sports industry is tackling artificial intelligence, while Claire Cronin offers her reflections on the two days and her conversation with Waitrose Executive Director, James Bailey.

0:00 41:14

What happens when you sell a Hundred franchise

Hosts
James Emmett David Cushnan
Guests
Daniel Gidney
Keywords
Hundred auction Lancashire County Cricket Daniel Gidney Manchester Originals England & Wales Cricket Board RPSG Group IPL Lucknow Giants CEO role funds injection The Hundred

Lancashire County Cricket CEO Daniel Gidney takes us inside the Hundred auction, as Leaders’ Editorial Director James Emmett and Content Director David Cushnan reflect on the beginning of a new era for English cricket.

Gidney has been instrumental in the sale of a 70% stake in the Manchester Originals, part of the England & Wales Cricket Board’s process to sell shares in The Hundred franchises.

He explains what it was like to be in the thick of February’s auction action; the preparatory work that went into establishing a relationship with new partner RPSG Group, owner of the IPL’s Lucknow Giants long before that; the impact on his own role as CEO; how the club intends to use the injection of funds - and what happens now, as The Hundred enters its next phase of development.

And there's a preview of this week's Leaders Meet: Innovation event, in central London - on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April. https://leadersinsport.com/sport-business/leaders-events/leaders-meet-innovation/

0:00 44:57

The business of soccer in North America: a market primed for more

Hosts
James Emmett David Cushnan
Guests
Philippe Moggio Kathy Carter Mark Bullingham
Keywords
soccer North America CONCACAF FIFA World Cup women's soccer MLS calendar switch market oversaturation

Philippe Moggio, Kathy Carter and Mark Bullingham are on the show this week, as Leaders duo James Emmett and David Cushnan reflect on a week of soccer activity on and off the pitch in LA last month.

 

CONCACAF General Secretary Philippe Moggio, former LA28 CEO and Soccer United Marketing President Kathy Carter, and FA CEO Mark Bullingham joined James for a series of conversations in the corridors at the inaugural Business of Soccer event in LA a few days ago.

 

The event - put on by Leaders and SBJ in collaboration with CONCACAF and Major League Soccer - brought together all the major powerbrokers in North American soccer ahead of a pivotal 15 months as the continent prepares to host the biggest ever Fifa World Cup.

 

On the agenda: capitalizing on the momentum the tournament will bring; building women's soccer into a commercial behemoth; oversaturation in the market; and an MLS calendar switch that could prove transformative.

0:00 44:31

Kirsty Coventry makes Olympic history; India's ambition for an Olympic future

Hosts
David Cushnan
Guests
Nic Coward Kirsty Coventry Vita Dani Jalaj Dani Chloe Targett-Adams
Keywords
Olympic Games India sport-forward nation 2036 Kirsty Coventry bidding landscape RCB Innovation Lab Bangalore Virat Kohli table tennis Vita Dani Jalaj Dani Fifa Chloe Targett-Adams

India's ambitions to stage the Olympic Games and become a sport-forward nation dominated conversation at last week's RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit, and Leaders' Content Director David Cushnan is joined by Portas Consulting's Nic Coward to reflect on a fantastic few days in Bangalore.

 

They consider how India's plan to host the Games in 2036 are progressing, the ways in which the plan is galvanising national and state governments, corporate brands and influential and wealthy figures across the country, and how Thursday's election of Kirsty Coventry as the next IOC President might alter the bidding landscape.

 

There's also a review of who said what on-stage at Bangalore's Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence, including Virat Kohli's rare sit-down interview; husband and wife duo Vita and Jalaj Dani, who are transforming table tennis in India; Fifa's SVP, Director of Commercial Partnerships; and SURJ's new Chief Commercialization Officer, Chloe Targett-Adams.

0:00 0:52

From the Cheltenham Festival to the Mandarin Oriental: out and about in a week of sportsbiz

Hosts
James Emmett David Cushnan
Guests
Carey Weeks Laura McQueen Liesel Jolly
Keywords
Cheltenham Festival sponsorship women's sport sustainable investment women's football

With horse racing's annual Cheltenham Festival playing out in the background, Jockey Club Partnerships Director Carey Weeks takes Leaders Editorial Director James Emmett on a tour of the Orchard, the racecourse's buzzing sponsor village.

The episode features on-the-ground conversations with sponsorship leaders from the likes of Brooklands Watch Company and Debenhams.

Later on, we hear from Leaders Managing Director Laura McQueen as she helps to launch the new 'Be the lead' initiative at an International Women's Day event in the plush surrounds of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hyde Park.

Liesel Jolly, women's football lead for Visa, also joins the show to talk about sustainable investment into women's sport, and to shed some light on some new thinking behind women's football as a sponsorship proposition.

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