TRUSTED SEARCH
FOR MODERN SPORT

Impact. Culture. Performance

ABOUT US

The right person changes everything. We find them.

Modern sport is changing fast. New technology, new investment, new audiences and new expectations are reshaping every part of it. Yet as the pace of change accelerates, those who thrive will still be driven by people: leaders with good judgement, teams built on trust and cultures that deliver on and off the field.

ICP finds the leaders and specialists shaping what comes next across clubs, leagues, federations, rights holders, venues, media businesses and technology companies.

Russell Martin

TESTIMONIAL

“ICP Search have supported projects for me on several occasions, always bringing a trusted, highly professional and well-managed search process. Their delivery is consistently excellent, and I would wholeheartedly recommend Gary and the team across football, sport and the wider purpose-led sector.”

Russell Martin

Manager, Leicester City FC

Martin Murbeck, Chief Commercial Officer, Spiideo

TESTIMONIAL

“Their process is honest, rigorous and commercially focused, with clear communication and a strong understanding of the sport and technology landscape. They consistently deliver high-quality people, and I would have no hesitation in recommending them to others in my network.”

Martin Murbeck

Chief Commercial Officer, Spiideo

Paul Ford MBE, Performance Director, Norwich City FC

TESTIMONIAL

“Having known Gary for many years, including through my time with Team GB, I have always valued the trust, discretion and professionalism he brings to every conversation. ICP Search run an excellent process: clear communication, realistic expectation-setting and a successful outcome in a short timeframe.”

Paul Ford, MBE

Performance Director, Norwich City FC

Tara Warren, Chief Executive, Freemans Event Partners

TESTIMONIAL

“Having been appointed as CEO of Freeman’s Event Partners through an ICP Search process, I experienced first-hand the quality, clarity and care Gary and the team bring to senior appointments. Their process is exceptionally well run and delivers the right outcomes for clients and candidates alike.”

Tara Warren

Chief Executive, Freemans Event Partners

Tom Gorringe, Chief Executive, Swansea City FC

TESTIMONIAL

“Their understanding of the data, technology, and football landscape enabled them to quickly grasp both the technical requirements and the wider context of our needs. The process was highly streamlined, focused, and well managed throughout, ultimately giving us access to a strong and relevant talent pool.”

Tom Gorringe

Chief Executive, Swansea City FC

Team

TESTIMONIAL

“During my transition from the BBC, Gary and the ICP Search team were an exceptional source of support and guidance as I considered my next steps. They combined a highly professional, well-connected approach with genuine care, discretion and a clear understanding of the sports-media landscape.”

Natalie Pirks

Sports Broadcaster, In The Frame Media, Former BBC

Simon Moorhead, Managing Director, NEP Broadcast Services UK

TESTIMONIAL

“NEP has partnered with ICP Search for many years on a range of mid- to senior-level appointments. Gary and the team have earned our trust through a consistently strong process, niche market understanding, clear communication and high-quality delivery. I would have no hesitation in recommending them.”

Simon Moorhead

Managing Director, NEP Broadcast Services | UK at NEP Group, Inc.

Simon Green

TESTIMONIAL

“ICP Search impressed me with the quality of its process, its understanding of the sport and sports-media markets, and the trust Gary and the team built throughout our work together. They are thorough, well connected and highly effective at identifying the people who can genuinely strengthen an organisation.”

Simon Green

Chairman Join In Live, Ex Supponor & BT Sport

OUR PRACTICE AREAS

Six Practice Areas, One Ecosystem

Women’s Sport

Dedicated search and talent partnerships across one of the most exciting and fastest-growing areas of global sport.

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our expertise

Executive search

Retained search for senior leadership roles. Heads of function, Directors, C-suite and Board appointments that shape how organisations perform and grow.

Specialist search

Research-led search for specialist and high-growth roles. For organisations that need market knowledge, targeted mapping and access to talent that is difficult to find.

Multi Hire

Flexible hiring support for volume or repeat recruitment needs, helping you build teams across the modern sport ecosystem with pace and consistency.

Culture & Leadership Development

Support for organisations building high-performance cultures and leadership capability, focusing on team effectiveness, leadership growth and long-term success.

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