What we do
At Sport Executive we uncover and nurture top talent. We have decades of experience in search and coaching within Sport. As an Olympian, Stuart, Sport Executive CEO, is dedicated to the sporting industry, having worked on boards and actively participated within the community. This has resulted in extensive networks and experience working with the sporting industry. Stuart has a passion for high performance and leveraging transformational talent to drive organisations forward. Sport Executive offers a range of executive services, specifically tailored to your needs. We work with you to help you find and retain the highest quality of talent.
EXECUTIVE SEARCH
Our Athlete's Edge Methodology approach to personalised recruitment is what sets us apart from the competition. We act with confidence and integrity, advocating for the best needs of your organisation and acting as your ambassador in the market.
At Sport Executive we have real experience working in the roles we are recruiting for, and draw on SHL, Birkman & Hogan Assessment Insights, coupled with our extensive experience and expertise to provide top-tier executive search services.
We work with sports organisations of any size or background, across a range of sectors, and while the unique operational needs of these sectors may vary, we believe that in all the roles we recruit for cultural fit is paramount.

Who we work with
LEADING SPORTS ORGANISATIONS IN AUSTRALIA
We are honored to work with numerous leading sporting organisations, government bodies, sports retailers and sports manufacturers across Australia. We recruit a variety of roles at executive and management level including the following:
EXECUTIVE ROLES
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
High Performance Director
MANAGEMENT ROLES
Sales & Commercial
Marketing & Communication
Participation & Membership
High Performance & Coaching
HR & Culture
Finance
Competition
Sponsorship
Operations
Diversity & Integrity
A SAMPLE OF THE ORGANISATIONS WE'VE WORKED WITH
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Our Process
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DISCOVERY
Together we define the role description and candidate success profile based on The Athlete’s Edge model.
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PSYCHOMETRIC & PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS
Sport Executive conducts HOGAN, SHL and BIRKMAN assessments.
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CANDIDATE SEARCH
Sport Executive conducts a search based on our expansive networks of high performance talent.
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ROLE OFFER & NEGOTIATION
Sport Executive conducts reference checks and offers facilitation.
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EVALUATION OF TALENT
Sport Executive review and assess candidates utilising the Athlete’s Edge model.
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ONBOARDING & COACHING SUPPORT
Sport Executive offers optional professional coaching upon commencement in role.
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CLIENT EVALUATION & INTERVIEWS
Sport Executive present candidate’s and their suitability for the role.
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FEEDBACK
Continuous improvement to constantly enhance the client experience.

EXECUTIVE COACHING
Stuart is a CEAV professional coach, as well as ICF accredited, and has over 20 years experience in executive coaching, training and mentoring. His unique executive coaching framework focusses on transformational leadership and high performance outcomes.
Through close partnering with clients, and informed by SHL Insights, Stuart works with individuals to increase self-awareness surrounding their preferred leadership styles, building on their existing capabilities, to enhance performance and achieve both individual, and organisational goals.
Our frameworks ensure individuals have the tools necessary to succeed, and our Ongoing Candidate Placement Coaching supports candidates in smoothly transitioning into their new roles.
Client Feedback
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