Leaders Worth Knowing Podcast

The sport business podcast from Leaders. Hosted by Leaders Editorial Director, James Emmett, and Content Director, David Cushnan.

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The sports venues looking every which way to expand; will a dispersed Winter Olympics work?

Posted February 3, 202600:40:49

James Emmett in Brisbane and David Cushnan in London reflect on conversations with Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley and his top team, and explain how...

Craig Tiley's dream team: the Australian Open according to the people that run it

Posted February 2, 202601:04:16

As the dust settles on a tournament that attracted a record 1.3 million attendees, we explore the inner workings of the Australian Open in a special...

The curious case of wearables in tennis; A new era of British Olympic sports leadership

Posted January 29, 202600:37:47

The world’s top tennis have been barred from wearing Whoop wearables at the Australian Open, reigniting a debate over who owns personal performance...

Addressing critical needs: PIF’s sponsorship leader Alanoud Althonayan on the rationale driving its major sports partnerships

Posted January 27, 202600:33:31

Alanoud Althonayan, Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship at Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, joins the podcast to explain PIF’s sponsorship...

The investors looking at NBA Europe; what’s going on with NFL stadiums?

Posted January 22, 202600:32:41

The NBA’s private event in London on Monday saw investors and other interested parties gather to learn more about the league’s plans for its European...