Navigating the Complex World of Global Sports with Jonny Gray

Leading in global sports today demands a fundamentally different skill set than managing traditional business where unpredictability isn't a risk factor, it's a certainty baked into every decision.

By Chad Hesters

In this episode of From the Top with Chad Hesters, host Chad Hesters sits down with Jonny Gray, a senior global sports executive and advisor, to explore leadership in one of the world's most complex, high-stakes industries. Drawing from a 21-year military career commanding at battalion level and subsequent roles as CEO of the International Tennis Integrity Agency and head of sports consulting at major advisory firms, Gray provides a masterclass in navigating the collision between commercial pressures, regulatory demands, and the fundamental unpredictability of athletic competition.

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About the Author

Chad Hesters

President & CEO, Boyden Corporation
Member, Board of Directors

Chad Hesters is an experienced global leader with a comprehensive background in executive search, business advisory and consulting. As CEO, he focuses on maintaining Boyden’s high standard of client service and its industry leadership, while developing and implementing strategies to further expand the firm’s global presence and enhance its capabilities across all lines of business.