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#SBA25 Awards judging panel unveiled

#SBA25 Judges

#SBA25 Judges

With nominations set to open next week, we are delighted to unveil the Judging Panel for TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2025 (#SBA25).

Our sincere thanks to these fantastic industry leaders who will be casting their votes to determine this year’s – the 16th annual – Awards’ winners:

  • Ian Ayre, Vice Chairman, Nashville Soccer Club
  • Jon Babbs*, Stadium Director, Tottenham Hotspur FC*
  • Stephane Bazire, Head of Business Sustainability, Silverstone Circuits Limited
  • Tony Booth, Vice President of Sales (UK & EMEA), Signature Systems
  • Jay Bourley, Head of Guest Experience, The O2*
  • Daniel Cook, Digital Ticketing and Customer Operations Manager, WRU (Welsh Rugby Union)
  • Peter Dallas, Operations Director, Rangers FC
  • Scott Fitzgerald, General Manager, Marvel Stadium* – Australian Football League (AFL)
  • Francesco Gianello*, Venue Director, Juventus FC
  • Jean Christophe Giletta, Chairman & Founder, Live Stadium
  • James Grove, Director of Technology, Chelsea FC
  • Nuno Guerreiro, CEO, Estadio Algarve
  • Robyn Kennerdale, Head of Supporter Experience, Huddersfield Town FC
  • Victor Marin, Head of communication and Marketing Director, C.D. Leganés
  • Rhiannon Martin, Head of FIFA Women’s World Cup, FIFA*
  • Janine Noble, Head of Guest Experience, Tottenham Hotspur FC*
  • Ian Nuttall, Founder, Xperiology
  • Michael Ocego, CEO, The Trusts Arena
  • Rob Paddon, Commercial Director, Utilita Bowl (Hants CCC)
  • Jovita Petkevičienė, Chief Business Officer, BC Zalgiris Kaunas
  • Mitch Seeto, Head of Venue Operations, Singapore Sports Hub*
  • Marie Smyth, Head of Venue Business, Croke Park Stadium*
  • Santiago Sodini, COO, Club Atlético River Plate
  • Alistair Spiers, Director of Partnerships and Premium, NEC Group*
  • Gemma Vaughan, General Manager, AO Arena
  • Gina Woodburn, CEO, DHL Stadium Cape Town

*Denotes previous individual, organisation or venue recipient of TheStadiumBusiness Awards. For more details on their achievements please view our archive of Previous Winners.

Nominations for #SBA25 shortlists open midday (GMT) Monday 10th March 2025. All shortlisted entries will be invited to attend #SBS25 as VIP guests, with the winners to be announced live at Emirates Old Trafford – on the evening of 25th June. See you there!
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