Financial Times Business of Football Summit

Great to attend the Financial Times Business of Football Summit this week discussing the latest trends off the pitch with club executives, investors and the media. Highlights included:

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1. Lina Souloukou (Nottingham Forest CEO), David Hopkinson (Newcastle United CEO) and Francesco Calvo (President of Aston Villa’s Business Operations) sharing insights on the steps they are taking to increase sporting and financial competitiveness. 

2. La Liga President Javier Tebas and Premier League CEO Richard Masters discussing the key issues they are encountering governing their respective leagues. 

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3. Aki Mandhar (Chelsea Women CEO), Nadine Kessler (UEFA Director of Women’s Football) and Martin Semmens (London City Lionesses CEO) discussing the recent growth in women’s football and the additional steps required to ensure continued further investment. 

4. Maggie Murphy (Aston Villa Women MD), Paul Barber (Brighton CEO), Damien Comolli (Juventus CEO) and Michael Williamson (Wrexham CEO) discussing the modern challenges they are experiencing pursuing sporting success in a financially sustainable manner. 

A brilliant event with key decision-makers within the industry; CCC looks forward to returning in future.