The Global Sport Summit 2009

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October 23rd 2009
  • Renaissance Chancery Court, London

With a programme developed by Economist Conferences, and held in association with the National Football League, The Global Sport Summit is exclusively reserved for 150 of the most influential figures in global sport.

The airwaves are currently full of bad news. The Global Sport Summit will look for the light at the end of the tunnel, offering a chance for positive and constructive discussions on the future of global sport business. The interactive and varied programme features insights from sport leaders, as well as offering the opportunity to take inspiration from top coaches and players’ experiences of adversity.

The Summit takes place in the week before the game between the New England Patriots and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Wembley Stadium. As part of the build-up there will be a Welcome to London Gala Dinner on the evening of October 22nd. This will provide an excellent opportunity for attendees to begin the open, forward-looking debate that will be the essence of the Summit.

Topics to be discussed at the Summit include:

  • The power of sport
  • Developments in sports sponsorship
  • Broadcasting rights and wrongs; time for re-valuation?
  • The worldwide economic outlook
  • How are business models evolving?
  • The role of the Head Coach in achieving success
  • Reaching out to a new generation of fans
  • Sport as an engine of social regeneration

 

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Programme

08:55

Welcome and Introduction

Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor, The Economist
09:00

Opening address: Sport for all

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal
09:10

Team-talk: the role of the Head Coach in achieving success
What sets ‘great’ apart from ‘good’? Three world-renowned coaches dissect their distinct approaches to management, assess the ongoing evolution of coaching styles, and explain how their methods are being embraced by their organisations.

Moderator: Matt Lorenzo, Presenter, Sky Sports
Fabio Capello, England Head Coach, The Football Association
Martin Johnson, England Team Manager, Rugby Football Union
Andy Flower, Team Director, England Cricket
Mike Holmgren, Former Head Coach, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks
10:00

Reasons to be cheerful? The worldwide economic outlook
Inevitably, the recovery will come; when and where will we see growth?

Robert Ward, Director, Global Forecasting, Economist Intelligence Unit
10.15 BREAK
10.40

State of play: how are business models evolving?
 Are we experiencing a paradigm shift within the business of sport? Will fundamental structural changes result in different player costs, fan experiences, sponsor costs, ticket pricing? How should sports be seeking to rationalize and innovate? How will controlled-costs-based sports perform relative to the free-flowing structure of EPL soccer?

Moderator: Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor, The Economist
Ivan Gazidis, Chief Executive, Arsenal Football Club
Herbert Hainer, Chief Executive, adidas Group
Robert Kraft, Owner, New England Patriots
Mark McCafferty, Chief Executive, Premier Rugby
11.25

Conquering new markets: reaching out to a new generation of fans
 While some sports see fan bases flattening out, finding it difficult to atttract a new generation of supporters, others are creating synergies and exploring opportunities in order to attract new overseas fans, as well as young people, women and minorities in home markets. Who is leading the charge in delivering innovative fan experiences?

Moderator: Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor, The Economist

Paul Deighton, Chief Executive, The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Brian France, Chairman and Chief Executive, NASCAR
Joel Glazer, Owner, Manchester United; Owner, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
12.05

The Power of Sport
What role can sport play in delivering joy, passion and achievement to participants and fans, worldwide?

HRH Princess Haya, President, Fédération Equestre Internationale
Lennox Lewis, Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
12.45 LUNCH
14:00

Raising the stakes: developments in sports sponsorship
 As brands develop their sponsorship spending and strategies, how are sports' business plans evolving? Are sponsorship deal values coming down? How can they help sponsors stay engaged with their sport? How can sponsors get their message out to consumers in a more dynamic fashion?

Moderator: Steve Hasker, Partner, McKinsey and Company
Peter Moore, President, EA Sports
Ian Ayre, Commercial Director, Liverpool Football Club
Mark Waller, Chief Marketing Officer, National Football League
Michael Lynch, Senior Vice-president, VISA
14.45

A conversation with...
BBC Radio presenter and commentator Arlo White will talk to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the league's international plans and how the NFL structure aims to ensure competitive balance on the field and accessibility for its millions of fans.

Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League
Interviewed by: Arlo White, Sport Broadcaster, BBC Radio Five Live
15:00

Broadcasting rights and wrongs; time for re-valuation
Selling broadcasting rights for ever-increasing fees has brought significant wealth to sports over recent years, enabling their steady expansion and revenue growth. Are broadcasters sensing the tide turning in their favour? What is the outlook for rights sales, and what will it mean for business plans?

Moderator: Terry McDonell, Editor, Sports Illustrated
Niclas Ericson, Director TV Division, FIFA
David Hill, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FOX Sports Television Group
Laurent-Eric Le Lay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Eurosport Group
Jonathan Kraft, President, The Kraft Group
15:45 BREAK
16:05

Sport as an engine of social regeneration
 Attempts to attract high-profile sporting events or teams to a new city, new stadium proposals or Games bids have traditionally been predicated on economic gains. Do the sums stack up in tougher economic times, and can sport still be viewed as a net generator of returns for societies who invest in it?

Moderator: Patrick Lane, Deputy Business Affairs Editor, The Economist
Oon Jin Teik, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Sports Council
John Scott, Chief Executive, 2014 Commonwealth Games
Joe Ravitch, Founder and Partner, Raine Advisors LLC
16.50

Closing Keynote Address

Danny Jordaan, Chief Executive, 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee
17.20 Chairman's summary followed by a Drinks Reception

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Speakers

Lennox Lewis Lennox Lewis, Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World
Lennox retired in 2004 as the reigning heavyweight champion of the world with an impressive record of 41-2-1, 32 wins by knockout. He can now be seen regularly on HBO’s Boxing After Dark providing expert commentary for major boxing events. 


Herbert Hainer Herbert Hainer, Chief Executive, adidas Group
Herbert became Chief Executive of adidas in 2001. An enthusiastic athlete, he played in the Bavarian football league winning the Lower Bavarian chamionship in 1977. He is also Deputy Chairman of Bayern München.
John Scott John Scott, Chief Executive, 2014 Commonwealth Games
John is responsible for delivering the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He has worked on high-level major events programmes for over 20 years and has a diverse portfolio of experience within this field.
Ivan Gazidis Ivan Gazidis, Chief Executive, Arsenal Football Club
Ivan took up his position as Chief Executive of Arsenal in January 2009. He is well known and highly respected for his previous exploits as Deputy Commissioner of Major League Soccer.
Arlo White Arlo White, Sport Broadcaster, BBC Radio Five Live 
Arlo is a presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live, the leading provider of live commentary and sports news in the country. He has presented the station’s flagship Premier League Football show, Saturday 5 Live Sport, and hosts the Monday Night Club. He also presents sports news and interviews on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme.


Peter Moore Peter Moore, President, EA Sports
Peter has more than 25 years of leadership experience in gaming, entertainment and consumer products and was listed as one of Sports Business Journal’s Most Influential People in Sports 2007 and 2008.
Daniel Franklin Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor, The Economist
Daniel became Executive Editor of The Economist in June 2006, when he also became Editor-in-Chief of Economist.com; he has worked for The Economist for over 25 years.
Robert Ward Robert Ward, Director, Global Forecasting, Economist Intelligence Unit
As the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global forecaster, Robert is often accused of crystal ball gazing. Learn how the world’s leader in forecasting mixes insight with hard data.
Andy Flower Andy Flower, Team Director, England Cricket
Andy was named as England Cricket’s Team Director in April 2009, having served as interim head coach during the team’s tour of the West Indies over the previous three months. He is the only Zimbabwean to appear in the ICC’s top 100 batsmen of all time having played in 63 Test matches.
Laurent Eric Le Lay Laurent-Eric Le Lay, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
The Eurosport Group
Laurent-Eric has extensive experience in the television and Internet industry. After joining Eurosport in 1993, he held numerous positions until he was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2006.
Fabio Capello Fabio Capello, England Head Coach, The Football Association
Fabio was appointed by the Football Association as head coach of the England team in January 2008. Capped 32 times by Italy as a player, he has won championships with every club side he has managed, including AC Milan, Real Madrid, Roma and Juventus and led Milan to UEFA Champions League victory in 1993-94.


Princess Haya HRH Princess Haya, President,
Fédération Equestre Internationale, Member for UAE,
International Olympic Committee
Princess Haya was the first Arab woman to compete in equestrian at Olympic, world and continental championship level. She is now a member of the IOC and President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale. and
Niclas Ericson Niclas Ericson, Director TV Division, FIFA
Niclas is the man behind FIFA’s television and new media operations; he recently announced that soccer’s governing body will earn about $2.7 billion from television rights to broadcast the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
David Hill David Hill, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FOX Sports
David is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Fox Sports Television Group, and heads up the network’s worldwide presence in sports media.
Mike Holmgren Mike Holmgren, Former National Football League Head Coach,
Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks
Widely regarded as one of the top coaches in NFL history, Mike led the 1996 Packers to a Super Bowl win and guided the Seahawks to four consecutive NFC West titles, including their first trip to the Super Bowl.
Paul Deighton Paul Deighton, Chief Executive, The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games
Paul is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the London 2012 Organising Committee. Prior to this he was the Chief Operating Officer of Goldman Sachs in Europe.
Joel Glazer Joel Glazer, Owner, Manchester United Football Club, Co-Chairman,
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Now in his 15th season as Co-Chairman of the Buccaneers, Joel, along with his brothers, oversees the day-to-day operations of the franchise, ensuring the club achieves and maintains the highest levels of success in all aspects. He also serves as Co-Chairman of Manchester United, which has captured three consecutive Premier League titles (2007, 2008 and 2009) as well as the 2008 Champions League title.
Steve Hasker Steve Hasker, Partner, McKinsey & Company
Steve joined McKinsey in 1998 and has served clients in a variety of media sectors particularly on issues of strategy, growth and innovation for leading companies in television, syndicated information, filmed entertainment, sports and online advertising.
Brian France Brian France, Chief Executive, NASCAR
Brian has been heavily involved with many of NASCAR’s recent innovations and at the front of its dramatic sponsorship growth.
Roger Goodell Roger Goodell, Commissioner, National Football League
Roger was elected commissioner of the National Football League, the United States’ most popular sports league, in 2006. As the NFL continues to grow in popularity, Roger has focused his priorities on strengthening the game and all 32 franchises through innovation and communication.
Mark Waller Mark Waller, Chief Marketing Officer, National Football League
In his current capacity with the NFL, Mark oversees all marketing and sales, as well as the NFL’s international activities. He is responsible for developing the NFL’s long-term international strategy and serves on the league’s Business Ventures senior management team.
Robert Kraft Robert Kraft, Owner, New England Patriots
Robert is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of the Kraft Group. The Kraft Group's holdings in sports and entertainment include the National Football League's New England Patriots, Major League Soccer's (MLS) New England Revolution, and Gillette Stadium.
Mark McCafferty Mark McCafferty, Chief Executive, Premier Rugby
With extensive experience in consumer brands, Mark has led lucrative commercial deals for the Guinness Premiership and works closely with other club related organisations in Europe.
Princess Anne HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal
The Princess Royal is a British representative in the International Olympic Committee. She took part in London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, and is now a member of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.


Joe Ravitch Joe Ravitch, Founder, Raine Advisors
In his previous role at Goldman Sachs, Joe helped finance construction of the palatial new $1.3 billion Yankee Stadium.
Martin Johnson Martin Johnson, England Team Manager, Rugby Football Union
Martin is regarded as one of the greatest locks to have played rugby union, and is the only English captain to have lifted the Rugby World Cup. Now manager of England, he guided them to the runners-up spot in the 2009 Six Nations Tournament.
Oon Jin Teik Oon Jin Teik, Chief Executive, Singapore Sports Council
Under Oon’s leadership, the SSC has partnered with the Singapore Economic Development Board to develop a comprehensive blueprint that will develop the Singapore events industry into a $2 billion industry providing 20,000 jobs by 2015.
Matthew Lorenzo Matthew Lorenzo, Presenter, Sky Sports
Matthew is one of the leading presenters on Sky Sports News, having been the first sports presenter on air when Sky News launched in 1989.
Michael Lynch Michael Lynch, Head of Global Sponsorship Management, Visa
Michael leads Visa's global sponsorship management strategy and execution, including managing global programs in support of the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup and National Football League.

Who attends?

The Global Sport Summit brings together a range of the most senior business leaders from a variety of the world’s top sports. Whether it’s the chief executive of the world’s largest football club, the creator of the Indian Premier League, the man who led London’s 2012 Olympic bid or the Princess who is an IOC member, each speaker and delegate will bring their unique perspective to the discussion.

This world map shows confirmed attendees for this year.

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Sponsors

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Presentations

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