Vice President, Strategy, Live & Sports

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Strategy, Live & Sports to identify, evaluate, and advance investment and partnership opportunities across sports, live events, and the broader experience economy. Responsibilities include researching markets and business models, building a pipeline of potential acquisitions and partnerships, developing investment cases, and leading due diligence. The role will provide evidence-based recommendations to senior decision-makers and collaborate across investment, business development, technology, finance, and portfolio teams. The successful candidate will also support portfolio growth, commercial partnerships, and value creation, while leading project teams and potentially representing portfolio businesses in an advisory capacity. Candidates should bring strong strategic judgment, analytical ability, and financial modeling skills, alongside direct experience in sports, live events, or the wider experience economy. A solid understanding of the commercial and operational models that drive value in these sectors, plus established industry relationships, is important. Experience with digital or high-growth businesses and the ability to turn complex issues into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders are also required. Experience in acquisitions, investments, strategic partnerships, portfolio businesses, technology platforms, or fan and consumer growth is an advantage.