176Sport

Who Are We? Founder and CEO Paul Blanchard has 30 years experience in the sports industry. He has worked in Club, Governing Body, Federation, Venue and Higher Education environments with both a UK and International focus. Paul has delivered success for organisations such as Scottish Premier League, Southampton FC, Surrey CCC and The Oval, Harlequins RL and The Surrey Sports Park at The University of Surrey. Most recently as CEO at Commonwealth Games England, following a successful bid process to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, he led Team England to its best ever medal return of 176. 176Sport Inspired by that success of Team England in winning 176 medals at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in 2022, 176Sport is a consultancy committed to helping you deliver organisational and operation excellence. How Can we Help? You know your business and clients best but if:- • Your world is very busy and you need a hand • You have great plans but need help in developing or implementing them • Your people need help or support We can help. With a detailed understanding of the sports sector and utilising extensive practical experience, particularly in positive organisational culture, operational effectiveness and commercial success, we are able to help you solve these challenges What We Can Offer We can assess and deliver solutions to the challenges your organisation faces by providing the following services:- • Business Consultancy, Project and Change Management Advice • Commercial Development and Implementation • Partnership and Stakeholder Development and Account Management support • Major Event Strategy and Bidding Advice 176Sport is supported by a network of experienced sector specialists who are experts in:- • Event Delivery • Brand and Communications • Broadcast Rights Management and Production • Facilities and Infrastructure • Elite Performance • Safeguarding • Legal and Governance