1/03/2012

1 March 2012, London: The Sports Consultancy is strengthening its expertise in the field of major event and venue consultancy with the Integration of the sport & leisure advisory team from Capita Symonds (part of the FTSE 100 company Capita Group PLC).

Tom Pinnington, Simon Molden and Chris Marriott join The Sports Consultancy with immediate effect bringing with them over 30 years’ experience in the sport and leisure industry, working with clients in both the public and private sector. The team has recently completed projects for UK Sport, the Olympic Delivery Authority, the Olympic Park Legacy Company, UK Athletics and the Government of Malta.

The new team adds major event feasibility, sport & leisure venue development, management & procurement advisory to The Sports Consultancy’s existing consultancy services advising brands, host cities and rights holders.

Commenting on the acquisition The Sports Consultancy Managing Director, Robert Datnow said, “This acquisition marks a key stage in the growth of The Sports Consultancy as we further enhance our reputation as an internationally acclaimed sports consultancy business. Tom, Simon and Chris share our professional, energetic work ethic and will make an excellent addition to our growing team”.

Simon Molden added: “We have been working alongside The Sports Consultancy on some high profile projects over the last 18 months. This formal arrangement will enable us to build on our existing services and offer a broader range of expertise, for the benefit of our all our clients. Crucially, it will accelerate our plans to significantly extend our offering across the UK and overseas”.