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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

The NextGen 2026 Cohort

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

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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
2025

Ana Zigic

Manager, Consulting, Wasserman

Ben Hansen
2025

Ben Hansen

MD and Co-Founder, 12th

Bree Sesay
2025

Bree Sesay

Account Director, Sid Lee

Nick Heemskerk
2025

Nick Heemskerk

Senior Project Director, INEOS Grenadiers Cycling Team

Tom Field
2025

Tom Field

Head of Sports Investment, Republic Europe

Sirayah-Shiraz Koraltan
2025

Sirayah-Shiraz Koraltan

Sports Broadcaster and Reporter

Shannon Healy
2025

Shannon Healy

Account Director, CAA Consulting

Sam Smith
2025

Sam Smith

Ventures Manager, City Football Group

Sam Gibsy
2025

Sam Gibsy

TransferRoom, Strategy Manager

Rob Shotton
2025

Rob Shotton

LooseHeadz, Co-Founder

Rafael Bertoli-Mitchell
2025

Rafael Bertoli-Mitchell

Head of Partnerships, BOXXER

Pippa English
2025

Pippa English

PR Lead, Sky Sports

Paul Musa
2025

Paul Musa

Associate, Onside Law

Olivia Erwin
2025

Olivia Erwin

Head of Partnerships, Surrey County Cricket Club – The Kia Oval

Oliver Ng
2025

Oliver Ng

Consultant, The Sports Consultancy

Edie Kelly
2025

Edie Kelly

Content Manger, WPLL

Megan Alexander
2025

Megan Alexander

Strategic Project Associate, SailGP

Luke Jarvis
2025

Luke Jarvis

Strategy & Growth Manager, IMG

Lilymae Prescott
2025

Lilymae Prescott

UX Designer, Sky Sports

Kelechi Okeahialam
2025

Kelechi Okeahialam

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, The Football Association

Jumani Roberts
2025

Jumani Roberts

Associate Counsel, Chelsea Football Club

Jamie Khan
2025

Jamie Khan

Head of Commercial Partnerships, Sports World Media

James Gaukroger
2025

James Gaukroger

Digital Manager, UK Sport

Jake Meskell
2025

Jake Meskell

Owner, Braincup Media Ltd

Helena Keenan
2025

Helena Keenan

Sport Welfare Officer, London Sport

Georgia Lucey
2025

Georgia Lucey

Project Manager, 4GLOBAL

Gemma Louise Porter
2025

Gemma Louise Porter

Social Media Executive, Burnley Football Club

Fred Reilly
2025

Fred Reilly

Head of Business Operations, Brentford Football Club

Ellie Foxford
2025

Ellie Foxford

Digital Product & Platforms Manager, The British & Irish Lions

Nic Makepeace
2025

Nic Makepeace

Head of Digital & Content, Extreme E & Extreme H

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