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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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Fran Jones

Commercial Director, Brentford FC

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Gary Penn

Football Academies Audit Development, Premier League

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Hemen Tseayo

Former Strategic Development Director at Tottenham Hotspur.

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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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Kate Laurens

Chief Communication Officer at Arsenal.

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Kelly Simmons

Sports consultant and Director of Women in Football, Former Director of the Women’s Professional Game at The FA.

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Liz Bonelli

Chief People Officer, Arsenal FC
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Lowri Roberts

Former CEO at Bristol City Women and Head of Women’s Football at Wales FA.

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Matt Silvester

Director of venue sales at Southampton FC
Nick craig

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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Polly Bancroft

Former player, CEO at Grimsby Town, Former Head of Women’s Football at Manchester United and General Manager at Brighton & Hove Albion.

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Ruth Hooper

Chief Marketing Officer at the WSL.

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Victoria Hawksley

Chief Retail Trading and Strategy Officer at Legends 
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Victoria Hawksley

Chief Retail Trading and Strategy Officer at Legends.

LEe Dykes

Lee Dykes

Technical Director at Brentford.

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Les Reed

Founder and CEO of Reed Consulting an Elite Football Advisory Consultancy, Vice Chair of the UEFA Development & Technical Assistance committee, Former Executive Director of Football and Vice Chairman at Southampton Football Club and Technical Director at The FA.

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Carla Ward

Manager of Ireland Women’s National Team.

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Hope Powell CBE

Women’s Technical Director at Birmingham City.

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