INTRODUCING ES SPORT

Andrea is instrumental in Expat Sport’s involvement in rugby, netball, cricket and football. She manages key tournaments and associated services, focusing on delivering once-in-a-lifetime experiences to every client. Andrea is also responsible for the hugely successful celebrity sports dinners – an event requiring expert diligence to ensure high-quality services for the clientele in attendance. 

As Head of Sporting Experiences at Expat Sport, James enjoys a role that combines his passion for sports with his travel industry expertise. He’s responsible for ensuring that each event under the Expat Sport banner lives long in the memory. James has valuable knowledge of the Middle East and the UK. He is adept at curating the exact type of sports tourism events that will present unique opportunities to our ever-expanding business and private clients.

With a strong background in event management and logistics, Laura has organised high-profile key stakeholder events both in the UK and internationally. Her experience spans across various sectors, including sports, corporate and travel, allowing her to bring a diverse skill set to every ES Sport project.

Laura’s key highlights of her career include: Leading a five-day international conference, including partner itineraries and all logistics. Managing corporate family fun days for up to 8,000 attendees, ensuring smooth execution and exceptional guest experiences. Coordinating formal sit-down events such as a corporate ball for 1000 guests. Planning incentive travel and overseeing complex travel itineraries for corporate clients. Specialising in high-profile sporting events, including rugby tournaments, F1, and golf championships. Organising weddings and private events, from small gatherings to large-scale celebrations.

Kav has over 15 years of sports industry experience across the South African Broadcasting Company (SABC) and beyond. He was the first-ever ESPN Partnership Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Throughout his career, he’s effortlessly negotiated premium partnerships and client sponsorships. His time at Cricket South Africa saw him bring illustrious brands such as Johnnie Walker, Europcar and Diageo on board. 

With a passion for sales, business development, and sponsorship deals, Scott has over twenty years of invaluable experience and skillset. His career has seen him work on global projects in varied sectors such as print and digital media and publishing, theme parks, events and exhibitions and of course sports and hospitality. Scott was the slick engine that powered Expat Sport’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 offering. His specialist knowledge of Abu Dhabi is unsurpassed and vital to our continued success in the UAE capital. 

Nasir’s 20+ years of commercial experience make him a star player in creating and delivering tailored brand partnerships for global clients. His extensive network and deep knowledge of world sports are leveraged to connect our clients with prestigious rightsholders, such as the Dubai Marathon, DP World ILT20, Asian Football Council, La Liga, and the ICC. His primary focus is providing businesses and private clients with exceptional sporting opportunities through market-leading sponsorships to official ticket and hospitality packages. 

A professional in group and sports tourism, Jennifer is an experienced sales coordinator at ES Sport. She is an adept leader with intuitive, personable skills that are key to forging long-term and successful client relationships. In addition to providing exemplary sales coordination for ES Sport, Jennifer is always keen to pitch in across all areas of the business—a trait we find invaluable to our future success. 

Rukma, our operations and customer service expert, brings extensive experience to ES Sport. She has managed logistics for major events like the FIFA World Cup and ICC World Cup, excelling in travel coordination, complex logistics, and client services. Her dedication to client satisfaction and team collaboration makes her an invaluable asset to our team.

With a passion for marketing through storytelling, Yuzraan ensures that the ES Sport story echoes across the globe. From formulating data-driven marketing strategies to crafting compelling brand narratives, he works closely with the stakeholders of international events such as the Dubai Rugby 7's, UFC, and F1 to promote and boost engagement across all digital channels. 

Mayka has been a cornerstone of Expat Sport for over seven years. She has worked across several roles at the company before finding her calling as our Business Support Manager, which involves overseeing the entire administrative side of the business. Mayka is also a valuable assistant at key events such as the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Dubai Rugby 7s, and the FIFA World Cup. 

Sue Hamilton brings nearly 40 years of extensive experience in the travel industry to the team. With a rich background in both retail and business travel, she has worked with some of the UK’s leading travel companies, including Thomas Cook and TUI. Sue's deep industry knowledge and expertise allow her to handle any situation with confidence and skill.

Our operations and administration expert, Jahz, plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of ES Sport’s events. Always ready to manage the operational details, her work is essential to the success of major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, Cricket World Cup, F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and Dubai Rugby Sevens. Beyond her core responsibilities, Jahz ensures that every department collaborates efficiently, overcoming challenges to meet organizational goals. Her decade of experience in travel and tourism makes her indispensable to the team.