30 Sports Business Arrivals/Departures of the Month: December 2013

January 2, 2014

Our Top Mover this month was Jean Todt who was re-elected as president of motorsport body, the FIA.

The 67-year-old Frenchman had a clear path to one of the most powerful roles in world motorsport despite an initial challenge.

But also notable mentions go to Brent Dewar who was announced as the new Chief Operating Officer of Nascar and Cathie Sabin who became the first female president of the LTA.

1

Earl Cochrane Appointed Deputy General Secretary of Canadian Soccer Association

Friday, 20 December 2013

2

Frank Grant Becomes First Commissioner of Newly Formed US Rugby Sevens League

Friday, 20 December 2013

3

Rangers Re-Elects Directors to Board at AGM

Thursday, 19 December 2013

4

Tokyo 2020 Campaigner Naoki Inose Leaves Governor Role Following Loan Scandal

Thursday, 19 December 2013

5

Michael van Praag Re-Elected Dutch FA President

Thursday, 19 December 2013

6

Greater Western Sydney Giants Appoints Kevin Sheedy to Board of Directors

Thursday, 19 December 2013

7

NASCAR Promotes Dr. Michael Lynch to Vice President Role

Tuesday, 17 December 2013

8

USA Hockey Extends Dave Ogrean’s Contract as Executive Director

Monday, 16 December 2013

9

Toronto 2015 Fires Chief Ian Troop, Hires New CEO

Monday, 16 December 2013

10

Salford Red Devils Appoint Martin Vickers as New CEO

Sunday, 15 December 2013

11

Alan Verlander Becomes COO of Gator Bowl Sports

Sunday, 15 December 2013

12

NASCAR Hires Jimmy Small as New President of Iowa Speedway

Friday, 13 December 2013

13

NASCAR Announces Brent Dewar as New COO

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

14

LTA Appoints Cathie Sabin as its First Female President

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

15

Shaila-Ann Rao Resigns as CEO of Sportfive International

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

16

Tushaar Garg Hired as Business Director for TSA India

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

17

Jose Maria del Nido Officially Resigns as Sevilla President

Monday, 09 December 2013

18

Jockey Club Elects New Members

Monday, 09 December 2013

19

German Olympic Federation Appoints New President, President Gauck Not Attending Sochi 2014

Monday, 09 December 2013

20

Georges Guelzec Re-elected European Union of Gymnastics President

Monday, 09 December 2013

21

Sevilla President Del Nido to Resign after Jail Sentence

Friday, 06 December 2013

22 

Jean Todt Re-elected FIA President

Friday, 06 December 2013

23

Nine-time Le Mans Champion Tom Kristensen Joins FIA’s Executive Committee

Friday, 06 December 2013

24

Josh Kroenke Joins Arsenal’s Board

Thursday, 05 December 2013

25

WWE Announces Leadership Reshuffle

Thursday, 05 December 2013

26

National Rugby League Appoints New Head of Media & Communications

Thursday, 05 December 2013

27

FIA Names Mohammed Ben Sulayem to Vice President in Middle East

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

28

Jed McCrory Resigns as Chairman of Swindon Town

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

29

Kentaro Hires Greg Davies as Head of Club Business & Digital Media

Tuesday, 03 December 2013

30

PGA European Tour Appoints David Williams as Chairman of Board of Directors

Tuesday, 03 December 2013