BKD Executive Leaders

Founded by a team of highly experienced Executives, BKD Executive Leaders (BKD) is a boutique consultancy dedicated to the Sports, Media/Marketing and Entertainment sectors. We identify and connect the best people with your business by leveraging decades of expertise and network connections in the Sport, Marketing & Entertainment industries. We also work with you to develop your leaders to cultivate high performing teams. BKD Executive Leaders provides 5 core services that promote effective leadership within sporting organisations. Those services are: • Executive and Director Recruitment • Executive Coaching and Mentoring • Leadership Development Programs • Organisational Design and Implementation • Governance and Board Review BKD's advantage is the decades of leadership experience within the sports, media and entertainment industries that it brings to its clients. Having lived it, we understand the needs of sports organisations and the unique complexities associated with the industry. BKD Founders • Ben Buckley (Executive Director) - Foxtel, Football Federation Australia, AFL, North Melbourne Football Club, Nike • Dr Robert Kerr (Executive Director) - AFL Players Association, Essendon Football Club, BrisbaneFootball Club, Personnel Decisions International, Harbour Future Leaders • Andrew Demetriou (Chairman) - AFL, AFL Players Association, Crown Resorts