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FARAI HALLAM

Premier League and EFL referee Farai Hallam has built an elite officiating career alongside senior leadership in refereeing, progressing from The FA to PGMOL and officiating at Wembley.

PGMOL REFEREE

JOHN GILLESPiE

CEO POWERLEAGUE

CEO of Powerleague, John has played a pivotal role in transforming the business since 2018, driving operational growth, commercial partnerships and its evolution into a leading multi-sport operator.

DEBORAH DILWORTH

HEAD OF WOMEN'S FOOTBALL FSA

Head of Women’s Football at the FSA, Deborah has built a nationally recognised career championing supporters, establishing the Women’s Game Network and representing fans within major football decision-making.

ADRIANO DEL MONTE

International TV presenter and journalist Adriano Del Monte has covered four FIFA World Cups, hosted major FIFA and UEFA events and represented leading broadcasters across five continents.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL PRESENTER

FERNANDO COSTA

CEO APOEL FOOTBALL CLUB

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

DANIEL MAYHEW

CAREER PROGRESSION MANAGER PFA

Combining strategic insight with extensive football industry experience, Dan brings a commercial perspective to the game, connecting people, organisations and opportunities while helping shape sustainable growth across football.

CO-FOUNDER RISING BALLERS

ENI SHABANI

Founder and Director of Rising Ballers, Eni has built one of football’s leading youth media brands, reaching millions globally and partnering with the Premier League, adidas and PlayStation.

BARRIE PIERPOINT

FORMER CEO LEICESTER CITY FOOTBALL CLUB

Former Leicester City PLC Chief Executive, Barrie transformed the club into a profitable Premier League business, growing turnover to £24m and overseeing its landmark stock-market flotation

ANDY MARSTON

FOUNDER THE SPORTS PUNDIT

Founder of Sports Pundit and a venture leader at The Players Fund, Andy combines sports industry insight, community building and investment expertise to connect ideas, people and opportunities.

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Football isn’t just played on the pitch. Behind every matchday, transfer, and deal, there are stories shaping the game we love. The Business of Football Network is here to tell those stories.

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