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Executive Leadership Team
The Global Institute of Sport executive leadership team has been formed to guide the strategic direction of the institution in order to maximise the academic delivery, and networking and career opportunities.
Sharona Friedman
President & CEO
James McKeown
Chief Operating Officer
Dr Mike Walsh
Principal
Industry Advisory Board
With representatives across Europe, North America, Australia and Asia, The GIS Industry Advisory Board influences and shape the education provision of GIS to enable the next generation of sports professionals to become leaders in their field.
Europe, Middle East & Africa
Jason Brisbane
CEO, Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby
Kojo Annan
Founder, Africa10
Tony Burnett
Former CEO, Kick It Out
Jennie Cooper
Head of Games Strategy & Planning, British Paralympic Association
Jon Dutton
CEO, British Cycling
Michelle Farrer
Head of Player Care & Engagement, Premier League
Russell James
Senior Independent Director, British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS)
Mollie Kmita
Co-founder, The Powerhouse Project ,Media Presenter Sky Sports and Nike
Rosie Kmita
Co-founder, The Powerhouse Project ,Media Presenter Sky Sports and Nike
Tony Scholes
Chief Football Officer, Premier League
Misha Sher
Global Head of Sport, Entertainment & Culture, EssenceMediacom
Jo Tongue
CEO, Tongue Tied Management
Americas
Gary Mellor
Senior Partner / Solicitor, Beswicks Legalย
Xavier Asensi
Co-President & Chief Business Officer, Inter Miami
Jason Roberts
Chief Football Development Officer, CONCACAF
Nelson Rodriguez
Executive Vice President of Sporting Product and Competition, MLS
Mike Bartlett
Chief Executive Officer at Canada Basketball
Marc de Grandpre
President/GM, New York Red Bulls
Liz Martin
Director Marketing Partnerships, New York Red Bulls
Skate Noftsinger
Chief Business Officer, Atlanta United