Employment History
Head of Recruitment, Analysis & Innovation at Forest Green Rovers FC
July 2023 - February 2024
Design & development of comprehensive player recruitment department
Development & implementation of long-term sustainable growth strategy
Development of processes to align all footballing departments
Management of football analysis department
Exploration & implementation of 'innovation' within the football department, under the remit to ensure the club becomes 'Championship Ready' in infrastructure & football processes
Recruitment & Analysis Manager at AFC Wimbledon
March 2021 - September 2022
Development & implementation of long-term sustainable growth strategy
Largest transfer revenues in club's history, with net player sales in excess of £1.2 million, including record transfer fee achieved 3 times
Construction of youngest squad in EFL, developing pathways to align all levels of the club and create numerous assets to generate future income
Design, development & integration of data-driven scouting processes and analysis platform
Administration of full process of player recruitment & departures
Selection of AFCW manager candidates
Development of key partnerships to align with long-term strategy, including Brentford FC, Sports Interactive & Surrey University
Senior Sports Trader at Spreadex Ltd
August 2003 - July 2023
Consultant Fantasy NFL Analyst
September 2013 - Present
Key member of a sports trading team evolving Spreadex into a market leader in the sports spread betting industry
Head Football Trader, consistently ensuring outstanding trading results (approx. £9.5million+ revenues, 111% PPB)
Head NFL Trader, overseeing 10-fold team expansion
Client Relationship Manager, developing & maintaining relationships with HNW clients.
Extensive knowledge of football, specializing in the EFL, allowing for a lucrative professional gambling career over 17 years (59.5% profit on stakes over 10-year period)
Analyst for HNW client in world’s highest-stakes fantasy league, involving data manipulation & strategy optimisation
Revenues of $1.8 million and charitable profits of $700,000
Education
Master of Science - Sports Directorship, UCFB
2020-2022
Distinction Level.
Dissertation: The Optimal Age Profile of a Squad at English Football League Level, for Sustained Growth
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business Economics & Finance, Loughborough University
2000 - 2003
Upper 2nd Class