Where we lead
Executive search for the business of sport.
AGTS was founded by leaders who ran global talent acquisition inside institutions including the NBA. We know how leagues, franchises and sports properties make leadership decisions because we have sat on the inside of those decisions.
§ 01 / The practice
Sports leadership.
That gives our clients a search partner with direct access to front-office talent, a working understanding of league governance and commercial models, and the credibility to approach executives who are not looking to move.
We run confidential retained searches across North America, Europe and the Gulf, and we support organisations launching new properties, venues and competitions in the Middle East.
Mandates we run
- League and federation executives
- Team presidents and chief executives
- General managers and sporting directors
- Chief revenue, commercial and partnership officers
- Chief marketing and brand officers
- Chief financial and operating officers
- Heads of ticketing, hospitality and fan experience
- Heads of people, talent and performance operations
- Athletic directors and collegiate leadership
§ 02 / Why AGTS
Why organisations retain us for sports.
Operator credibility
Our leadership held Global Head of Talent Acquisition roles at institutions including the NBA. We recruit as former operators, not observers.
Two-sided network
We consult to franchises and know the front office, the ownership group and the businesses around them.
Three-region reach
Headquarters in the United States and the UAE plus a European office mean local intelligence on every mandate.
§ 03 / Other practices
Explore the rest of the firm.
Sports-Adjacent
Leaders for the industries around the game: media, sports technology, betting and gaming, apparel, venues and sports investment.
Explore the practiceTechnology, Finance & Private Equity
C-suite and functional leaders for technology companies, financial institutions, private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
Explore the practiceGovernment & Public Sector
Senior appointments for ministries, commissions and public institutions, including sports ministries and athletic commissions.
Explore the practiceReady to start a search?
Tell us about the role, the organisation and the market. We will come back within two business days with an initial view of the search.