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Sports & Entertainment

Executive search for professional sports, entertainment, and media organizations.

40+

Sports industry searches

10+

Team president placements

15+

Sports CMO placements

Sports and entertainment leadership requires executives who can navigate unique industry dynamics: public visibility, passionate stakeholders, and rapidly evolving media landscapes. Harvard Group International's sports practice serves professional sports teams, leagues, media companies, and sports-adjacent businesses.

Our sports team includes consultants with backgrounds in sports marketing and management who have deep relationships across the industry. We have experience placing presidents, general managers, CMOs, and other executives at organizations throughout the sports and entertainment ecosystem.

We know that sports leadership is different: the intensity of public scrutiny, the passion of fans and stakeholders, and the unique dynamics of team sports and league structures. Our assessment methodology is designed to identify leaders who can thrive under these conditions while driving business results.

Our Expertise

  • Professional sports teams and franchises
  • Sports leagues and governing bodies
  • Sports media and broadcasting
  • Live events and entertainment
  • Sports marketing and sponsorship
  • Esports and gaming
Industry Challenges

Leadership Challenges We Address

1

Media rights evolution and streaming transition

2

Fan engagement and experience innovation

3

Stadium and venue development

4

Athlete relations and collective bargaining

5

Sports betting integration

Our Experts

Sports & Entertainment Practice Leaders

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Our sports & entertainment practice leaders are ready to help you find exceptional talent.