
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

Stewart King
Partner - Europe at Nolan Partners (Headhunting specialised in sports).

Javier Sobrino
Managing Partner of Aser Ventures, specialized investment fund in the sport industry.

Peter Hackleton
Head of the firm’s Sports & Entertainment Group, Saffery Champness.

Sanjiv Arora
Group Head of Legal, Elevens Sports HQ.

Dr Andrea Firth-Clark
Performance Psychologist, Sport and Exercise Psychologist.

Jeremy Steele
CEO and Founder of Analytics FC.

Oliver Gage
Director of Association of Professional Football Analysis.

Malden Sormaz
Director of Football Analytics, 777 Partners.

Phil Jones
Manchester United FC

Liz Ellen
Director & Founder of Livida Sport.

Sergio Vallecillo
Director of Football and Director of the Academy. Former Director of FC Barcelona Academy.

John Shea
Sports Lawyer, Principal Associate at Mills & Reeve.

Trevor Johnson
TikTok’s Head of Business Marketing.

Sudarshan Gopaladesikan
Head of Data Analytics, Atlanta B.C and Former Player.

Riz Rehman
EDI Executive.

Fern Whelan
Women’s Football EDI Executive.

David McArdle
Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at EFL.

Kris Irwin
Strategic Wellbeing Manager at The PFA.

Steve Cooke
Director of Academy at Seattle Sounders.

Monique Choudhuri
Director at Brentford FC and Women in Football Board Member.

Jason Lee
Senior EDI Education Executive.
