Guillaume Grisel – Meet the Members
“Even in the digital age, platforms are still needed to allow humans to meet in reality to develop projects together.” Said Guillaume Grisel – Chairman
About us
‘I don’t really see the hurdles. I sense them like a memory.’ – Ed Moses American athlete, two-time Olympic gold medalist
Our mission is to provide collaborative environments in which SportWorkers can develop their skills, knowledge, networks and partnerships in both our dedicated ‘sport working’ locations and via our ‘online platforms’.
SportWorks.sport is the online platform dedicated to the professional and personal development of the global SportWorker community. Through the active sharing of our collective knowledge and inspirational journeys, it is our genuine belief that we can contribute to making the world a better place through sport.
We exist to foster a thriving sports scene and community and provide the best for our members to succeed. We are uniquely headquartered at the prestigious Maison du Sport International, in the Olympic Capital Lausanne, Switzerland. It is from here, in the heart of international sport, that our team has built collaborative spaces to promote our members’ contributions, giving real visibility across the global sports sector and serving to increase each individual’s career, business, and work opportunities.
Who is
SportWorks.sport for?
“For the people who work in sports! From professional athletes, their entourage to the grounds-people, from the C-suite and sports administrators to the sport intern, from volunteers to technical officials, from the ticket collector to the timekeeper, we embrace every individual who works in our essential industry.”
The Individual
One of our major functions is to support the motivations of each Individual member. We believe that by informing and providing connectivity to our network that actively promotes its own members, we are best serving our community. Our ‘Individual Members’ are provided FREE access to all of our core publications: the TALKS, Podcasts, Blogs, Articles and our Weekly News Digest. And we are constantly working hard to curate, publish and maintain this availability for ALL!
The SportWorker
For the freelancer, “solopreneur”, independent consultant, company of one – who loves the adventure of living major sport event to major sport event, yet at the same time as they orbit the globe, need to keep in constant contact with the community. ‘SportWorker’ members stay connected and can maintain a ‘Company Profile’ within the platform, ensuring they don’t miss any opportunities to secure their next big project. Along with all the content access provided to the ‘Individuals’, the ‘SportWorkers’ toolbox is supplemented with a daily news digest, exclusive member benefits, priority to our live events and discounted access to our dedicated ‘sport working’ spaces.
The Company
‘Company’ membership makes it easy for companies and events organisations to connect with our SportWorker community ‘who need the services you offer and offer the services you need’. Using our members network, companies can leverage the strength of our diverse, global community no matter where they are located. ‘Company’ members not only benefit from having their Corporate Profile listed in the company directory, but they also share the same benefits offered to both our ‘Individual’ and ‘SportWorker’ members for up to 5 team members, plus the ability to post unlimited job postings on our actively curated global job board.
Dedicated Sport Coworking
On a mission in the Olympic Capital? Planning to relocate to Lausanne for work or advanced studies, or simply visiting the city to meet one of the 50 International Sport Federations? Your office at Maison du Sport International is waiting for you. Join a ‘coworking’ plan and experience the amazing environment comprised of SportWorkers and their exciting projects. SportWorks offers a range of options to its ‘Sport Coworking’ members: meeting rooms, hot-desks, dedicated desks, private offices and all the support services you would expect from a world class business hub. Our door is always open!
Key features include:
Industry-wide social and networking events
Company pages that showcase your work and projects
Actively curated job postings on a global job board
An active News Feed from within the community which you can filter and curate yourself!
Meet the Members
Greg Sturge – Meet the Members
“It’s inspiring, sport’s power to bring people together.” “With the right systems and tech structures, the sports community could be truly digitally connected – across
Jacqui Edmiston – Meet the Members
“Everything we do starts in the mind.” Originally from Australia and currently based in Switzerland, Jacqui Edmiston – founder of Elevate– is a professional with more
The SportWorks TEAM
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Architect and sports business entrepreneur. Founder of TGA Brasil, SportWorks and Legacy Sport accumulating more than 20 years of business leadership experience. Co-founder of SportWorks
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IOC Advisor and Olympic Games delivery veteran, Executive Director of Legacy Sport, motivated to provide the best technology infrastructure to enable athletes of major sporting events to shine. Co-founder of SportWorks.
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Innovative and results-driven Graphic Designer with diverse experiences across multiple sectors. At SportWorks, Laura creates beautiful designs for our institutional material, social media, and the website.
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Writer and journalist with a background in the sports industry. Luisa manages internal and external communications, creates and implements the communications plan, and coordinates events and talks.
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Matthew, the Editor of The Sustainability Report, is a leading voice in the sport and sustainability space. He is the guest host of the TALKS series, which we co-produce with The Sustainability Report.
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Lerina Bright is the Founder of Mission 89, an NGO which protects young athletes from trafficking. She has hosted SportWorks TALKS in the past, and is an expert in the field of sport for development.
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Nikki Symmons, is a former Irish hockey player and social media content specialist. Nikki is also Ambassador for Valencia Gay Games 2026 bid. Nikki is a regular contributor and has hosted SportWorks TALKS in the past.
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Elsa Arapi is the Senior Sports Rights Manager / Women in Sport Project Lead at the European Broadcasting Union. She has been both a guest speaker and guest host for the TALKS in the past.
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Olya Abasolo is the Education Manager at the International Testing Agency. She has been collaborated with SportWorks as part of the TALKS, the Podcasts, and contributed to other digital content as well.
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Marisa Schlenker has been a guest speaker in the TALKS before, and is a sport for development expert, helping co-produce our "Sport for Development" series. She collaborates with SportWorks, hosting some of the TALKS.
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As the Co-Founder of Yunus Sports Hub, Yoan has been a guest speaker, a guest host, and a key part in co-producing the "Sport for Development" series. In different capacities, he has collaborated with SportWorks on several projects.
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More than 15 years of experience in managing member associations and confederations by introducing innovative programs and implementing strategic projects. He now works in Member Relations at World Athletics.
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Passionate about sustainable development and business with purpose. Experienced in creating and delivering international, multi-stakeholders complex projects and programs. Impact, legacy and sustainability at FIVB.
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European female skydiving record-holder with vast experience out of the field of play in broadcast operations at major sports events and in sports federations.
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Passionate about using sport as a tool for education and social development. Event manager with 10+ years experience in project management, client services and venue operations of major sports events.
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Marketing and business development leader with long-term experience in the strategic management of sports institutions and athletes. Head Of Commercial Development at FIBA.
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An experienced manager in economics and consulting working that also accumulates diverse knowledge in the sports industry. Founder of Atleta Informado.
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Highly passionate, results-oriented leader with 15+ years global experience working in multiple industries of the sports world. Global Digital Content Manager at FIBA.
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Lawyer and international Ultimate frisbee athlete, with 6 years experience in commercial transactions and disputes with a leading law firm and clerking with a Supreme Court’s Chief Justice.
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Yukifumi has been collaborating with SportWorks on a number of projects. Most notably, he helps us with SportWorks News Digest. He works as the Digital Content Coordinator for the Olympic Channel.
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Jessica is part of our journalists database, and is a keen contributor of SportWorks. She has written reviews for SportWorks TALKS in the past.
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Steven, with his extensive background in journalism, contributes to the written content on the platform. He has reviewed TALKS and collaborated on other projects in the past.
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Craig has been contributing to SportWorks for a long time with his technical expertise. He has helped set up the studio, editing videos and solving all things tech at SportWorks.
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Specialist in Sports for Development, Mridul has a background in the areas of education, child protection, and children’s rights
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