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Leaders Worth Knowing Podcast

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Premier League
Women's Sports
World Cup
NBA
FIFA
Women's Football
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NFL
Australian Open
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Olympic Games
UEFA
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Social Media
Tiktok
Tennis
Talent Management
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The biggest names in the global business of sport sit down with Leaders Editorial Director, James Emmett, and Content Director, David Cushnan.

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What exactly is a hospitality house, and why has it become a fixture at the world's biggest sporting events?

This week on Leaders Worth Knowing, James Emmett sits down with Felicity Shankar, CEO of The iLUKA Collective, one of the sports industry's ... more

As the Leaders Week London agenda goes live, James Emmett and David Cushnan are in the studio to predict what might be the big talking points when global sport does business this October at Stamford Bridge. The prospect of a contested Fifa Presidenti... more

MotoGP's Chief Sporting Officer Carlos Ezpeleta and Guenther Steiner, the new CEO and Co-Owner of the Tech3 MotoGP team, join David Cushnan to discuss how the world's leading motorcycling series in entering its new era, following F1 owner Liberty Med... more

As Gianni Infantino fights for his future as Fifa President, following a remarkable week in world football politics, James Emmett and David Cushnan reconvene to consider what’s happened and what may happen next.

They review the model - setting up a ... more

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Recent Guests

Carlos Ezpeleta
Chief Sporting Officer at MotoGP; CEO of MotoGP Entertainment
MotoGP
Episode: Carlos Ezpeleta and Guenther Steiner: How MotoGP is handling its new American investors
Guenther Steiner
Team principal, Tech3 (MotoGP); formerly in F1
Tech3 (MotoGP)
Episode: Carlos Ezpeleta and Guenther Steiner: How MotoGP is handling its new American investors
Belinda Moore
Growth Director at The 100 (ECB property)
The Hundred / ECB
Episode: Belinda Moore: The Growth Director at the Hundred on a new dawn for short form cricket
Andy Burnham
UK politician and leader discussed as a prominent sports supporter and potential policy influencer
Public Office / UK Government
Episode: Andy Burnham and the big UK sports jobs; what next for the Commonwealth Games?
Charlie Buck
Chief Executive, Lyvera
Lyvera (Levy group)
Episode: Charlie Buck: the Lyvera CEO on the value of 'roaming' and other sports hospitality trends
George Pyne
CEO and Founder of Bruin Capital
Bruin Capital
Episode: Bruin Capital's George Pyne - how to raise money, then spend it, build businesses up, then exit with grace
Richard Heaselgrave
Chief Revenue Officer
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Episode: The Cannes Debate: how did PSG crack the cultural crossover code?
Tony Godsick
Roger Federer's longtime agent and Team 8 founder
Team 8 / Federer entourage
Episode: Tony Godsick: Tennis turbulence, finding a place for the Laver Cup and the business of Roger Federer
Anson Beck
Marketing/ fan engagement expert, affiliated with Two Circles
Two Circles
Episode: NBA Europe - the reality behind the franchise sales; plus under-the-radar moves from FIFA and the EFC

Hosts

James Emmett
Editorial Director / Host focusing on leaders in sport business.
David Cushnan
Content Director and co-host focusing on industry analysis and insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Thoroughly Enjoyed

    I’ve been following this podcast for awhile and always look forward to new episodes

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ed_kernuky
    United Kingdom8 years ago
  • Good Stuff!

    I've been a delegate at three of the Leaders in Performance Summits and I'm so glad to see that they've decided to share insights in a podcast setting. I've thoroughly enjoyed the Summits and I'm pumped to listen to the podcasts. Highly recommend their organization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rob Gurden Tennis
    United States9 years ago

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Fans appreciate the guests' depth and breadth, plus coverage of major sports business moves.
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Regular listeners value the blend of global perspective and real-world deal context.

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Carlos Ezpeleta and Guenther Steiner: How MotoGP is handling its new American investors
Q: So tell us about Tech3 and your involvement?
Guenther explains taking over Tech3, merging racing heritage with a new commercial focus, and integrating into the MotoGP framework to align with the sport's long-term goals.
Carlos Ezpeleta and Guenther Steiner: How MotoGP is handling its new American investors
Q: Guenther, why MotoGP?
Guenther expresses that the sport is growing and that the new investment aims to push it higher, focusing on building the ecosystem and leveraging the upside of growth beyond mere expansion.
Belinda Moore: The Growth Director at the Hundred on a new dawn for short form cricket
Q: What was the process like for getting the job? What attracted you to it?
She notes the appeal of joining a high-potential property with a strong growth trajectory, acknowledging the salary and the opportunity to influence a major cricket competition's commercial and brand narrative, while highlighting the challenge and responsibility of leading growth in a devolved, investor-rich environment.
Belinda Moore: The Growth Director at the Hundred on a new dawn for short form cricket
Q: Explain the role then, what are your objectives? What does success look like for a growth director? And what have you spent the first four months doing?
Belinda describes growth as a broad remit spanning commercial, marketing, and fan/digital work. She emphasizes understanding the business, guiding newly independent teams, building a robust inventory strategy, and preparing to innovate post-tournament to grow sponsorship and fan engagement.
Overlooked and underinvested - Matta's Marina Logacheva on the missed opportunity in disability sport
Q: What does inclusion in gyms look like in practice, and what are you seeing as best and worst cases around the world?
Marina contrasts experiences from premium gyms with accessible introductions and proactive staff against obstacles like lack of ramps, unfriendly front-desk service, and limited trainer knowledge, highlighting the impact of proactive accessibility planning and warmly welcoming environments on long-term engagement.

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1. Carlos Ezpeleta
2. Guenther Steiner
3. Belinda Moore
4. Andy Burnham
5. Charlie Buck
6. George Pyne
7. Richard Heaselgrave
8. Tony Godsick

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