Nolan Partners has been acquired by Excel Sports Management
Nolan Partners Limited, a specialist executive search firm focused exclusively on the global sports, entertainment and related sectors, has been sold to Excel Sports Management, LLC, a US-based, industry-leading sports agency that represents iconic talent, blue chip brands and marquee properties.
Nolan Partners is an executive search business focused on c-suite roles across the sports sector, including the English Premier League and European football clubs. Nolan Partners has been helping sports, media and entertainment clients find talented leadership and performance executives for 15 years, having completed more than 1,000 placements across six continents and 30 sports.
Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading management and marketing agency offering an elite level of expertise, influence, access and insights across the sports landscape. This transaction marks Excel’s first footprint in Europe and will form a key pillar of its international growth strategy.
Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, advised Nolan Partners on the sale of the business to Excel Sports Management.
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Paul Nolan
Founder & CEO, Nolan Partners Limited
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Paris McNicol-Outch
Oaklins Cavendish
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