What have you been up to?

I have been working for the past seven years in the sports marketing business—I joined a Kearney client that I was working for at the time. This has been a tremendous experience in a very intense, competitive, yet exciting industry. After starting off in a strategy role I am now the chief operating officer of Lagardère Sports and Entertainment, based in London.

What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

Coffee! Then hit the gym or get to work early—these early hours where the office is empty, and the phone is silent, are invaluable.

What app do you use the most?

WhatsApp—it’s sometimes more useful than emails.

What re-energizes you?

Spending time with my family. My two young sons help me get perspective about what is (really) important!

Who or what has influenced you the most and in what way?

My father has probably been the greatest influence for me. An entrepreneur all his life, he has been a role model for my brothers and me growing up, always getting up early and getting work done while keeping very high standards of work and life ethics.

Name three qualities that got you to where you are today.

The strongest would be empathy—the ability to judge, connect, and relate to people has been a driver in my professional life. This has been helpful when making decisions—facts are critical but the ability to understand and relate to people’s agendas and motivations is almost as important. The two other qualities that I find essential are the ability and willingness to follow through (indeed the last “5 percent” is what matters) as well as having integrity and a strong moral compass.

What is the best advice you’ve received?

Never postpone what you can do today and always call back people who tried to reach you on the exact same day.

What aspect of your work are you most passionate about?

I love the fact that every day is different and that I work alongside people with such different and rich backgrounds, from marketing and sales professionals across Europe, Asia, and the US to former athletes, digital experts, and sports agents.

What impact did Kearney have on your career?

Kearney was a very important step in my career. I made new friends and gained a wealth of industry and work exposure that is difficult to replicate.

How did you make your first dollar?

Teaching math and physics in high school—teaching was harder than I thought at the time!

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