On this episode of the Sportspeople Recruitment active CEO Video Series Craig Johns speaks with the CEO of Sydney Football Club, Danny Townsend. Danny talks about his career in the sport industry; the rewards of sport management; his leadership style and the importance of empowering your staff.
He also shares some of the lessons he has learnt as the CEO of one of Australia’s finest A-League teams; the value of on the job experience; what he looks for in an employee; navigating the digital shift in sports management; and the importance of looking after your own health and wellbeing.

NRG2Perform has partnered with Sportspeople Recruitment, to bring Australia and New Zealand’s premier sport CEOs and leaders stories to life through the Sportspeople Recruitment active CEO Podcast and Video series.
May 2019 Podcast – Kate Palmer (CEO Sport Australia) Changing the Game listen now
May 2019 Video – Danny Townsend (CEO Sydney FC watch now