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Meet the Lecturers

World renowned lecturers with expertise from 50+ clubs

At the PFA Business School, we pride ourselves on the expertise and varied backgrounds of our faculty, which includes renowned practitioners from around the world. Our esteemed teachers not only share their knowledge, but also bring their unique know-how and experiences to the classroom. With perspectives from up to 13 different countries, our students gain a truly global vision of football.

Additionally, we utilise the most advanced digital resources and methodologies to continuously improve the impact of our virtual programs. Through engaging webinars, tailored content, interactive forums, and offline cases, we maintain a strong connection with our students and maximize their learning experience.

Leaders in Football

 

Lecturers

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David Dein

Former co-owner and vice-chairman of Arsenal Football Club, and former vice-chairman of the Football Association.

Magda Pozzo

Magda Pozzo

Marketing Strategic Co-ordinator at Udinese Calcio.

Mark Bullingham

Mark Bullingham

CEO, The FA.

Andoni Zubizarreta

Andoni Zubizarreta

Former player at Athletic Club de Bilbao, FC Barcelona and Valencia FC. Former Sporting Director at Olympique de Marseille, FC Barcelona and Athletic Club.

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Maheta Molango

Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association.

Former Chief Executive Real Mallorca FC and former player.

Steve Parish

Steve Parish

Co-owner and Chairman, Crystal Palace FC.

John Cross

John Cross

Chief Football writer Daily Mirror and Chair at FWA.

Abby Carrington

Abby Carrington

Player Wellbeing Programme Manager at Manchester United FC
Alex Inglethorpe

Alex Inglethorpe

 Academy Director, Liverpool FC
Andrew Frielander

Andrew Friedlander

 Founder and MD, The Sports Presentation Company
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Chris Acaster

Head of Global Football Development at Tottenham Hotspur FC
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Eduardo Rubio

Former Head Coach at West Ham.
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Fran Jones

Commercial Director, Brentford FC

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Gary Penn

Football Academies Audit Development, Premier League

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Ian Murphy

Head of Ticketing at Tottenham Hotspur PLC
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Jordan Gardner

 Global Football Club Management and Investment Strategy Consultant
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Liz Bonelli

Chief People Officer, Arsenal FC
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Matt Silvester

Director of venue sales at Southampton FC
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Nick Craig

Chief Operating Officer, EFL
Nick De Marco KC

Nick De Marco KC

Leading football lawyer in the UK and author of the book ‘Football and the Law’. 

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Pavel Montero Freiria

Executive Director at Tifosy Capital and Advisor
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