 | Chad Lion-Cachet
Chief Executive - Joined Sportsworld as Group Managing Director in October 2003
- As Chief Executive, Chad's role involves directing the full resources of Sportsworld to meet client expectations across all major global events
- Prior to Sportsworld, Chad spent more than 10 years working in the finance and professional service sector focusing on the sport media and entertainment industry
- Chad is a former Oxford Rugby Blues captain and just about remembers beating old foes Cambridge 20-8 in front of 66,000 spectators at Twickenham
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 | Jeff Hunter
Group Operations Director - Joined Sportsworld in 2005 with responsibility for hospitality, marketing and IT. Now plays a lead role in driving quality throughout Sportsworld’s operations and directing key client accounts
- Olympic experience includes Torino 2006 and Beijing 2008, as well as business development and planning for Vancouver 2010 and London 2012
- 10-year previous career in management consultancy; holds an MBA (with Distinction) from London Business School
- When not at work, Jeff juggles 1 wife, 3 girls, 2 guinea pigs and lots of tennis balls… he still dines out on having once made Anna Kournikova sweat on court
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 | Sarah Furness
Director - Joined Sportsworld in 1987 and at that time was responsible for the management of all UK events
- Now responsible for the strategic development and activation of sponsor hospitality and travel programmes, Sarah has led programmes at 4 Summer Olympic Games, 4 Football World Cups and 4 European Football Championships
- 25 years' worldwide industry experience
- When not at work, Sarah is a keen golfer with a 7 handicap and has represented Oxfordshire County. She is a regular member of club teams and is looking forward to playing ladies’ senior amateur events from 2010!
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 | Lesley Tyler
Director, UK Events - Joined Sportsworld in 1990
- Responsible for Sportsworld’s hospitality delivery, overseeing management teams at all UK corporate hospitality events. Consults on various Sportsworld clients' hospitality requirements
- Experience includes Wimbledon, Wembley, Ascot, French Open, AEGON Championships, UEFA Euro Football, Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games and over 100 UK events
- When not at work, Lesley loves watching Formula 1 racing. She claims to be a fair weather jogger who keeps planning to sign up for a 5k run – but hasn’t quite got there yet!
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 | Len Olender
Olympic Director - Having joined Sportsworld in the run-up to Atlanta 1996, Len has responsibility for Sportsworld's Olympic event logistics and sponsor management
- His primary role is the management of London 2012 programmes. Previously Managing Director of Sportsworld Pacific, Len has overseen Asia Pacific events and clients at the Beijing Olympics, Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and currently Delhi Commonwealth Games
- When not at work, Len enjoys taking part in the 3 "S" sports of sking, sailing and scuba
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 | Paul Hill
Technology Director - Since joining in January 2009, Paul has led Sportsworld's IT, EMS and eCommerce teams directing the company’s technical strategy
- Part of TUI Activity’s Senior IT team, having worked with over 15 TUI businesses in senior management, project management and consultancy roles
- 10 years' experience working in the travel and sports travel sectors
- When not at work, Paul can be found playing in the Nepalese Himalayas; his highest adventure to date was climbing ‘Island Peak’, reaching its summit standing at 6,189 meters (21,000ft) above sea level
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 | Jeremy Goodwin
Head of Sales - Joined Sportsworld in 2000 having worked previously at Peter Parfitt Sport
- Heads up Sportsworld's corporate sales team with a remit to drive business development and introduce new accounts
- Worked on 5 Olympic Games and 3 FIFA World Cup programmes
- When not at work, Jeremy is a passionate rugby fan, supporting Leicester Tigers, but gave up playing years ago. He enjoys a game of golf – playing off 18
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 | Nick Darke
Sales Consultant - Joined Sportsworld in 2006
- Remit includes day to day management of key accounts and pitching new business with particular experience of the main UK events
- Heavily involved in 6 Nations, Formula 1, international cricket and The Championships, Wimbledon
- When not at work, Nick is a general sports fan who follows the Reds (Liverpool)
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 | Pete Brown
Sales Consultant - Originally joined Sportsworld in 2003
- Left and re-joined in 2007 after working in Sportsworld's Sydney office and going on some intrepid travels
- Manages key accounts such as Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Eversheds, Capgemini & P&G, as well as developing new relationships including Sportsworld's partnership with the new sponsor of British Tennis, AEGON UK
- When not at work, Pete loves and plays heaps of sport but gets the most stick for playing real tennis!
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 | Steve Callaghan
Sales Consultant - Joined Sportsworld in 1988
- Currently responsible for selling corporate hospitality packages to The Championships, Wimbledon
- Also holds extensive experience of all the main events in the UK, as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup
- When not at work, Steve and his family follow Watford, and spend their weekends tormenting themselves at Vicarage Road. To take his mind off this Steve also likes to tinker with his classic motorcycles
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 | Jonathan Smith
Sales Consultant - Joined Sportsworld in July 2008
- Was directly involved in the 2009 Lions Tour, spearheading the sales initiative
- Responsible for sales of Sportsworld’s Wimbledon Tours programme, combined with developing new business accounts and managing existing clients for UK and international hospitality
- When not at work, Jon is a passionate sports fan with a particular love of playing rugby and football
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 | Hilton Williams
Sales Consultant - Joined Sportsworld in April 2009, having worked on 2 successful premium seating projects at Wembley Stadium and The O2 Arena
- On joining, worked on the sales initiative for the British & Irish Lions Tour 2009
- As a South African, responsible for the sale of corporate hospitality packages at the 2010 FIFA World Cup
- Hilton used to play rugby for The Sale Jets, the academy team of the Sale Sharks
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