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Leaders Worth Knowing Podcast

Leaders
FIFA
Leaders Sports Awards
International Women's Day
Winners Alliance
Doping Scandal
Diversity In Sports
Las Vegas
World Horse Racing
Professional Tennis Players Association
Tennis
Sneaker Culture
Caitlin Clark
Paris 2024 Olympics
Aquatics GB
Paris 2024
Team GB
Liberty Media
Dorna
Break Point
Masters Tournament

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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Latest Episodes

James Emmett and David Cushnan look ahead to a new Formula 1 season and another potentially seismic shift in the sport.

With significant gains in audience and commercial growth for the motorsport series in recent years, teams have felt the trickle d... more

As F1 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain, Jeff Slack, Aston Martin F1's Managing Director of Commercial and Marketing, lifts the lid on how the team intends to reach the front of the grid.

He reflects on the way the team has grown to over 1... more

James Emmett in Brisbane and David Cushnan in London reflect on conversations with Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley and his top team, and explain how the expansion - outwards and upwards - of Melbourne Park hints at a new trend across sport's major ev... more

As the dust settles on a tournament that attracted a record 1.3 million attendees, we explore the inner workings of the Australian Open in a special episode.

James Emmett spent the weekend on the ground at Melbourne Park, as Carlos Alcaraz and Elena... more

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Jeff Slack
Managing Director of Commercial and Marketing at Aston Martin F1
Aston Martin F1
Episode: Aston Martin F1 MD Jeff Slack on the twists and turns required to reach the top
Alanoud Althonayan
Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship at PIF
Public Investment Fund (PIF)
Episode: Addressing critical needs: PIF’s sponsorship leader Alanoud Althonayan on the rationale driving its major sports partnerships
Ben Calveley
CEO of the British and Irish Lions
British and Irish Lions
Episode: British & Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley: the art and science of incentivizing stakeholders
Chris Bryant
Managing Director of UK and Ireland 2028 Limited
UK and Ireland 2028 Limited
Episode: Euro 2028 MD Chris Bryant: Running major events in a new era of power politics
Gerrit Meier
Managing Director and Head of NFL International
NFL
Episode: How the NFL's MD of International sees the world
Esteve Calzada
CEO at Al Hilal
Al Hilal Football Club
Episode: What life’s like as a football club CEO in Saudi Arabia
Ellein Cao
VP of China for IMG focusing on media, distribution, and sponsorship sales
IMG
Episode: Around the world with IMG: a region-by-region guide
Rufio Zhu
VP Digital Social at IMG, overseeing digital services
IMG
Episode: Around the world with IMG: a region-by-region guide
Paulius Motiejunas
CEO of Euroleague
Euroleague
Episode: The Euroleague's response to the NBA Europe plans

Hosts

James Emmett
Editorial Director at Leaders, with extensive expertise in sports media and business strategy.
David Cushnan
Content Director at Leaders, specializing in sports storytelling and strategic insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 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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Aston Martin F1 MD Jeff Slack on the twists and turns required to reach the top
Q: What should brands be aware of when partnering in F1?
Brands need to focus on activation, understanding their objectives rather than just seeing sponsorship as a label.
Aston Martin F1 MD Jeff Slack on the twists and turns required to reach the top
Q: How is the mood within the camp as you prepare for the new season?
Jeff describes the team's journey and changes, indicating motivation despite challenges and setbacks.
Euro 2028 MD Chris Bryant: Running major events in a new era of power politics
Q: What are the sorts of roles early stage of 2026 that you're sort of hiring for?
We are hiring quite a lot of project-specific roles, particularly in areas like mobility, security, and fan experience, as well as operational and support services.
The Euroleague's response to the NBA Europe plans
Q: What does having a team in Dubai give to the Euroleague?
Motiejunas believes it provides a strategic opportunity to tap into a large market for basketball fans and support grassroots development.
The Euroleague's response to the NBA Europe plans
Q: What's the current state of play with discussions around this new tournament?
Motiejunas expresses concerns about a lack of clear information and dialogue between Euroleague and the NBA regarding the potential new league.

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7. Ellein Cao
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