SPORTING - Key Persons


Adrian Wright - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
Adrian has operated at senior and board level in the Football industry for 16 years with an extensive knowledge of all aspects of a successful Premier League Football Club commercial function. Specialisms of note are major partnership acquisitions, relationship building and International development. The pioneer of West Bromwich Albion's International development programme in India is a highlight of his career and he has illustrated determination and desire to make a difference.

Charlie Bannister

Job Titles:
  • Head of Sponsorship
Charlie has been working in the SGI Sponsorship Department for over five years, now heading up the Acquisition Team, he has secured a number of high profile sponsorship deals across a range of major sports, both home and abroad. Charlie's passion for sport sponsorship comes from a sporting background, having previously kept goal at academy and professional level football for Aston Villa, West Bromwich Albion and Watford football clubs. A sports fanatic with a keen interest in the commercial side of the business.

Taylor Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Sponsorship Sales Executive
Taylor joined the team after a number of successful years in the sales industry in sectors such as recruitment and automotive. Taylor has a passion for football and is keen follower of Aston Villa. Although new to the team, Taylor has already completed a number of successful commercial deals across a multitude of sports.