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This list showcases the top United Kingdom based VP’ operating in the Sports space. If you think a VP’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on editor@beststartup.co.uk.
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Companies House UK, Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Matt Antoniou
VP Finance & Revenues of Zwift
Zwift VP Finance Commercial Executive at Reading Football Club prior to joining PwC. Practiced in the Corporate Finance and the Banking and Capital Markets team for c. 6 years, before joining Zwift in March 2016.
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About Zwift: Zwift operates an online fitness platform used to transform monotonous solo indoor cycling into dynamic and social adventures.
Steve Murray
Executive Vice President, Strategic Projects of VF
Steve Murray is Executive Vice President, Strategic Projects at VF Corporation. He has more than 30 years of experience in the apparel and footwear industry. In his current role, Steve partners with VF’s Senior Leadership Team and Brand Presidents to drive and deliver integrated strategic projects across brands, functions and the enterprise. Prior to his current role, Steve served as President of the Vans® brand following VF’s acquisition of the brand in 2004, during which time many of the Vans foundational strategies were established and annual revenue for the brand tripled to approximately $1 billion. In 2009, Steve was appointed President of VF’s Action Sports coalition, where he was responsible for overseeing the Vans , Reef and Pro-Tec brands . A British citizen, Steve left VF in 2010, moving back to his native UK, before re-joining the company in April 2018. He has held several leadership roles with iconic youth brands. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Airwair International (Dr. Martens) and was responsible for leading the company’s transformation from a manufacturing-led, family owned entity to a consumer-focused, private equity-backed, global retailer. He also served as Global Brand President, Urban Outfitters and EMEA President for Deckers Brands. Earlier in his career, Steve was the Global Head of Apparel for Reebok International. Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Studies from Middlesex University.
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About VF: VF offers a diverse portfolio of iconic outdoor and activity-based lifestyle and work-wear brands.
Stephen Jenkinson
VP Sales for UK & Northern Europe of PlayerMaker
Stephen Jenkinson is the VP of sales for northern Europe at PlayerMaker.
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About PlayerMaker: PlayerMaker is a football tech startup that provides coaching enhancement solutions for football academies.
Disa Sanstorn
Senior Vice President Business Development Europe of YgEia3
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About YgEia3: YgEia3 works with corporations developing comprehensive wellness testing for each company.
Olly Paulovich
Co-Founder & VP Marketing & Sales of Snaptivity
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About Snaptivity: Snaptivity is a stadium tech that drives fan engagement by capturing key moments of events using AI, IoT sensors, and robotic cams.
Sam Yardley
Executive Vice President, North America of Two Circles
Since joining Two Circles, Sam has led a number of projects for professional clubs and governing bodies, both in the UK and increasingly internationally, helping them grow commercial revenue across ticketing, membership, retail and hospitality. Sam has fused his passion for sport with his background as a strategy consultant at Accenture, where he worked with a range of multinational companies, government ministries, and start-ups, and learnt how to make a mean spreadsheet. Sam definitely makes a better fist of watching sport than participating in it. Recent career highlights include the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, and finally seeing England beat a southern hemisphere side at Twickenham. Just don’t mention the last Ashes tour.
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About Two Circles, Two Circles: Two Circles is a sports marketing agency based in London.
Alexander G. Immink
VP Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships _ WiCis Sports of WiCis-Sports
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About WiCis-Sports: Climb the highest mountain and anybody in the world can follow where you are or any of your vital signs with a one second resolution!
Alexander G. Immink
VP Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships _ WiCis Sports of WiCis-Sports
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About WiCis-Sports: Climb the highest mountain and anybody in the world can follow where you are or any of your vital signs with a one second resolution!
Jeff Slack
EVP Business Development of TOK.tv
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About Aston Martin F1 Team, JS3 Sports Ltd, TOK.tv: TOK.tv is a sports social network that allows millions of fans to talk to their friends, while watching a game on TV.
Adam Simmons
VP, Content & Marketing of Level Up Media
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About Level Up Media: Level Up Media is a technology company that creates online destination for gaming and eSports fans to watch on demand video.
