Warren kicks off new sports team

NORTH West executive search specialist Warren Partners has launched a new team focused on the sports sector.

The Northwich-based company has hired Niels de Vos, chief executive of UK Athletics, and the former  boss of Sale Sharks rugby club as an adviser to its new practice.

Warren Partners has recently recruited senior executives for several clubs and sports governing bodies.

Mr De Vos will lead a network of established sports professionals advising the new team on all aspects of research, profiling and shortlisting.

He said: “As both a candidate and recruiter, I’ve been impressed by the innovative Warren Partners approach. Senior people handle the brief, with the detailed knowledge and professionalism to act as very effective brand ambassadors for the client.

“I’m looking forward to advising the team in understanding the wide range of skills required for senior management roles in the sports sector.  An in-depth knowledge of the role and access to the best candidates worldwide is the key to successful recruitment.” 

The team at Warren will be led by director Mike Penny, who said:  “With a growing demand for talent within the highly competitive sports arena, it is vital that organisations work with recruitment partners they can trust and who will deliver the talent they need.”