FOOTBALL BUSINESS Podcast by FBIN

FROM DIPLOMAT AT THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO VALENCIA AND BURNLEY FC Diplomacy and football might seem like two different worlds—one is political and academic, serious, while the other is fueled by passion, emotion, and entertainment. How can someone transition from being a diplomat to leading top European football clubs? That’s the story we uncover in this episode with Sean Bai. From working as a diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore to leading the Valencia CF, and now serving as Chief of Staff at Burnley FC, Sean’s story is sure to inspire anyone who dreams of working for top European football clubs despite you’re coming from a different industry or from a smaller football region. The Dream is Possible. ---------------------- If you’re aspiring to find a job in the football business industry or you’re a recruiting manager for your organization, don’t miss our newly launched football career platform: https://www.footballbusinessinside.com/careers Passionate about E-Sports, sustainability, and digital innovation? 1. FC Magdeburg is hiring "Head of eSports, Sustainability and Digital" ! Lead their E-Sports team, drive sustainability, and enhance digital infrastructure. Check out more details here: https://www.footballbusinessinside.com/job?slug=leiter/in-esport,-nachhaltigkeit-und-digital-(m/w/d)-71

Why embark on a new journey at FC Magdeburg when FC St. Pauli finally got promoted to the Bundesliga in 2024? This was one of the key questions we explored in our candid conversation with Martin Geisthardt, the former Head of Sales and Marketing at FC St. Pauli and now the Managing Director at FC Magdeburg. Also, If you're looking for a job in the football business or you're a recruiting manager for your club, check out our newly launched FBIN Career, where we connect talent with opportunities here: https://www.footballbusinessinside.com/careers

We sat down with Giorgos Lagaris, the Chief Commercial Officer of PAOK. We've discovered that the real magic of our podcast unfolds when our guests share their deeply personal journeys—and Giorgos truly delivered. He recounted the pivotal moment he chose to leave a secure management role for an uncertain internship at Sportfive, how that decision ultimately led him to PAOK, and his rich experiences in both Greece and Germany. Throughout our conversation, Giorgos offered a treasure trove of advice for aspiring professionals, all woven through personal stories that were so powerful, they gave us goosebumps.

In this episode, we sit down with Timm Jäger, CEO of EintrachtTech, to explore why Eintracht Frankfurt started its own software company It's increasingly common for clubs to have their own in-house digital or technology departments. However, Eintracht Frankfurt stands out with its own subsidiary, EintrachtTech, dedicated to developing comprehensive software & technology solutions for the club and the football industry.

In this exciting episode, we dive into the distinct worlds of managing football clubs in Europe and the U.S. with Siegmund Gruber, CEO of LASK, and Drew Bentley, VP of Business Operations & Strategy at DC United. We discussed the challenges of adopting the American sports model in Europe, the success of U.S. matchday experiences, and how U.S. football can learn from European clubs' deep-rooted traditions and passion. Join us for a focused look at the contrasts and potential learnings between these two football cultures.

We are kicking off the year 2024 with a special episode - host Quang T. Pham invited FBIN's Managing Director Thomas Maurer to the show to reflect on the past, talk about the present and take a look at the future of FBIN. They discussed challenges and highlights of 2023, goals for the future and the plans for 2024.

This is a live interview with Zoe Brough (HR Director, Wolves) at the FBIN Conference powered by 2Mobile on 19 October 2023. Zoe was interviewed by Clemens Hinterdorfer.