Premium experiences company Legends has appointed Matt O’Neil as chief marketing officer of the combined Legends and ASM Global businesses.
O’Neil (pictured left) has been with Legends since 2022 and previously served as the company’s chief content and experience officer. In his new role, he will oversee marketing, creative, content, communications and events for the integrated Legends and ASM Global business.
Before joining Legends, O’Neil oversaw marketing, media, content creation and game entertainment for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Red Bulls, and also founded his own content and marketing agency, Ichi Go.
French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed the appointment of Richard Heaselgrave as its new chief revenue officer.
Heaselgrave (pictured right) has 20 years of experience in commercial leadership roles, most recently serving as chief revenue and fan engagement officer at World Rugby. He has also served as chief revenue and experience officer at Tennis Australia, chief commercial officer of the English Football League, and vice-president of international development at the NBA.
In his new role, Heaselgrave will lead PSG’s overall commercial strategy and will be responsible for activities related to global and regional partnerships, hospitality and ticketing, merchandising, media rights, digital products and fan engagement initiatives.
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has confirmed that chairman Steve Simon will step down in December after 10 years in the role.
Simon, who joined the WTA in 2015, informed the board of directors of his planned retirement last year. To ensure a smooth transition, the board will now begin a comprehensive selection process for the chair position, supported by global executive search firm Elevate Talent.
Last year, the WTA implemented a new leadership structure to separate the roles of chair and chief executive, with the chair to focus on providing effective governance, as well as setting the long-term vision and strategy for the WTA. The chair will also represent the WTA at a global level and address the major issues affecting the sport.
The Australian Rugby League Commission has announced the appointment of Anthony De Ceglie as the chief executive of the NRL’s new expansion franchise, the Perth Bears.
De Ceglie most recently served as director of news and current affairs at Seven West Media and also worked as editor-in-chief of the West Australian newspaper.
It was announced earlier this month that a new Perth-based National Rugby League (NRL) franchise would begin play in 2027. The team will stage its home matches at HBF Park.
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