sport industry nextgen
Launched by Sport Industry Group in 2015, Sport Industry NextGen is a prestigious professional development programme that provides the best emerging talent in our industry with a tailored year-long leadership package which includes extensive training, personal development and networking opportunities.
THE PROGRAMME
Open to those under the age of 30, successful applicants have direct access to some of the brightest minds and best organisations within sport and business through interactive best-practice, learning, and leadership sessions. With 30 applicants admitted each year, the Sport Industry NextGen Leaders alumni network includes almost 250 individuals who are forging a new future for our industry.
Leadership Package
The Sport Industry NextGen Leaders receive a tailored year-long Leadership Package which includes executive training, personal development and networking opportunities.
The Kick-Off
The Kick-Off is the beginning of the programme, where the Sport Industry NextGen Leaders participate in a range of tasks that will serve as the foundation of a valuable network. The Coaches observe and engage with the Leaders as they challenge them to take risks, learn, and demonstrate their leadership capabilities.
Executive Training Sessions
The Sport Industry NextGen Leaders will get direct access to some of the brightest minds and best organisations within sport and business for interactive best-practice, learning, and leadership sessions.
Community
Informal drinks and occasions throughout the year for the Sport Industry NextGen Leaders network to develop the strong bond and community between the alumni from across all the different year groups.
2025 Alumni
Sport Industry NextGen’s impressive alumni includes over 200 of the the sector’s leaders. The list below includes selected alumni that highlights the broad spectrum of talent that has taken part in the programme.
Ana Zigic
Manager, Consulting, Wasserman
Ben Hansen
MD and Co-Founder, 12th
Bree Sesay
Account Director, Sid Lee
Nick Heemskerk
Senior Project Director, INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team
Tom Field
Head of Sports Investment, Republic Europe
Sirayah-Shiraz Koraltan
Sports Broadcaster and Reporter
Shannon Healy
Account Director, CAA Consulting
Sam Smith
Ventures Manager, City Football Group
Sam Gibsy
TransferRoom, Strategy Manager
Rob Shotton
LooseHeadz, Co-Founder
Rafael Bertoli-Mitchell
Head of Partnerships, BOXXER
Pippa English
PR Lead, Sky Sports
Paul Musa
Associate, Onside Law
Olivia Erwin
Head of Partnerships, Surrey County Cricket Club – The Kia Oval
Oliver Ng
Consultant, The Sports Consultancy
Edie Kelly
Content Manger, WPLL
Megan Alexander
Strategic Project Associate, SailGP
Luke Jarvis
Strategy & Growth Manager, IMG
Lilymae Prescott
UX Designer, Sky Sports
Kelechi Okeahialam
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, The Football Association
Jumani Roberts
Associate Counsel, Chelsea Football Club
Jamie Khan
Head of Commercial Partnerships, Sports World Media
James Gaukroger
Digital Manager, UK Sport
Jake Meskell
Owner, Braincup Media Ltd
Helena Keenan
Sport Welfare Officer, London Sport
Georgia Lucey
Project Manager, 4GLOBAL
Gemma Louise Porter
Social Media Executive, Burnley Football Club
Fred Reilly
Head of Business Operations, Brentford Football Club
Ellie Foxford
Digital Product & Platforms Manager, The British & Irish Lions
Nic Makepeace
Head of Digital & Content, Extreme E & Extreme H