At the core of ThinkSport lies a visionary Board, guiding the organisation towards its goals with wisdom and insight. Their vision is executed by a small yet mighty team of talented staff and external experts, who blend expertise and passion in every project, ensuring excellence across the board. Together, we cultivate connections, fuel innovation, and enact positive change in our world.
A dedicated team
Board
Leaders from various sectors of the sports industry and experts in governance and strategy collaborate with us to guide our direction and decisions. This ensures our initiatives align with the evolving needs of the sporting world, making you an integral part of our shared journey.
Andrea Traverso
President
Director Financial Sustainability and Research, UEFA
Cyril Bouquet
Professor of Strategy and Innovation, IMD
Marie Sallois
Corporate and Sustainable Development Director at International Olympic Committee
Nicolas Evans
Head of Research & Standards at FIFA
Mike Kurt
Member of the Executive Board, Swiss Olympic
Christian Mueller
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Partners for Sports
Bart Prinssen
FIBA director E&VC partnerships Sports industry (B2B & B2C) and Sports data companies
Staff
At ThinkSport we take pride in the strength derived from the unique blend of talents and expertise that each member brings to the table. Together, we form a dynamic team dedicated to running projects and driving positive change in the sports industry.
Claudine Breton
General Director
Claudine pivoted from the sky to the ground. She is happy to discuss any sport, yet she watches ice hockey—she’s Canadian!
Zina Singer
Chief Innovation
Citizen of the World, out-of-the-box thinker and creative “gardner” of innovation who likes to plant, grow, cultivate and cross-fertilize opportunities.
Alexander de Groot
Event & Communication Coordinator
From football to sports event management. Maybe I was a tad better at football, but let’s keep that quiet.
Ana Jelusic Black
Communication Expert
A multi-cultural, multi-lingual, 3-time Olympian who went from finding her way through gates to finding her way with words.
David Ashton-Davies
Senior Manager, Event, Partnership & Membership Development
Passionate about gathering the minds of the sports world to think about sport… then happy to do some after!
Audrey Huon
Innovation Coordinator
Immersed in sports from a young age, particularly in gymnastics and cheerleading, Audrey combines her passion for sports and innovation. She aims to bring a dynamic and creative perspective to support and develop impactful sports initiatives worldwide.
Balint Nussbaumer
Intern
A former national hockey team player, I’ve traded skates for spreadsheets, combining my passion for finance. Now at ThinkSport, I dive into event event and communication, an exciting journey that bridges my past on the ice with new challenges off it!