James Monteith, the former Director of BMI Sport Info, has been appointed Managing Director of the Sport Industry Group in South Africa, and will lead its continued expansion as it helps set the agenda for the country’s dynamic sports marketplace through world-class events and strong content provision.
Monteith, who will take up his new role immediately, will lead on all aspects of the company’s business from its office in Johannesburg.
Meanwhile, Adam Fraser, the organisation’s Head of Communications, will also take on the role of Executive Director of the Sport Industry Group in the UK, where the company operates leading industry events including the BT Sport Industry Awards and Nolan Partners Sport Industry Breakfast Club.
Nick Keller, Chairman of the Sport Industry Group, commented: ‘These appointments come at a very exciting time for our international business. I am particularly delighted to welcome James to the Sport Industry Group as our expansion continues – he has a wealth of knowledge of the South African market and I am confident will lead the Sport Industry Group there from strength to strength.’