November 7, 2025 – Toronto-headquartered Caldwell has launched a sports & entertainment practice, a new global sector group dedicated to connecting senior leaders with organizations at the intersection of sports, technology, media entertainment, and investment. “As our clients increase their investments in sports, media, and entertainment, we’re launching this specialty practice to support their expanding portfolios,” said Chris Beck, chief executive officer of Caldwell. “From emerging sports technology platforms and analytics companies to digital media ventures and large-scale venue development, our clients are shaping the future of how the world experiences sports and entertainment.”
The sports & entertainment practice will be structured around Peter Anselmo and Garrick Respress and further leverages the firm’s global network of partners across the technology, media & entertainment, consumer, infrastructure, and investment sectors, ensuring clients have access to cross-industry insights and leadership solutions tailored to the evolving sports economy. “As former collegiate athletes, Peter and Garrick will bring a collaborative, team-oriented approach to executive search, uniquely positioning Caldwell to unite experts across the platform and lead the firm’s expansion into the sports and entertainment market,” the firm said.
Mr. Anselmo has been a partner in Caldwell’s technology and private equity practices for the past decade, advising private equity firms and technology-driven companies on developing leadership teams that drive innovation and sustained growth. His background includes searches for athletic directors, head coaches, and senior executives across collegiate and professional sports programs.
Mr. Respress is a partner in Caldwell’s academic, not-for-profit, social enterprise, and culture (ANSEC) and technology, media & entertainment practices, where he brings extensive experience leading executive search and leadership consulting engagements across higher education, secondary schools, and the global sports, media, and entertainment sectors.
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Caldwell’s sports & entertainment practice will focus on providing executive leadership for the portfolio investments of the firm’s private equity, venture capital, and family office clients, reflecting the increasing convergence of sports, media, technology, and finance.
The practice will serve clients across key verticals, including:
- Sports technology & data analytics.
- Leagues, teams, universities & governing bodies.
- Media, entertainment & content.
- Gaming.
- Infrastructure & venues.
- Investment & private equity.
Additionally, the practice will advise clients in adjacent sectors such as digital and media platforms, e-sports, sports betting, marketing and agency services, apparel, and health and wellness. Leveraging Caldwell’s deep expertise across technology, private equity, and consumer markets, the practice offers a technology-first data-driven approach to executive search, combining market intelligence, cross-sector collaboration and global reach to deliver exceptional leadership solutions.
“This new practice reflects the best of Caldwell — a collaborative, cross-functional team with deep expertise across multiple industries,” said Mr. Beck. “By drawing on our sector knowledge and functional excellence, we’re offering clients a truly integrated approach to executive search — one that recognizes how success in today’s sports economy depends on collaboration innovation and global connectivity.”
New Office in Dubai
Earlier this fall, Caldwell opened a new office in Dubai. Rob Wilder was appointed managing partner of the office. He will be joined in Dubai by Simon Hall, partner in Caldwell’s financial services practice. The launch marks Caldwell’s entry into the Middle East and North Africa region. “With more than 25 years of experience advising organizations on board and executive succession, leadership assessment and development, and executive search, Rob has established himself as a trusted advisor to clients in the Middle East and globally,” said Paul Heller and Glenn Buggy, global managing partners of Caldwell’s financial services practice. “His deep knowledge of the region, combined with his extensive experience across financial services, fintech, and private equity, will be a tremendous asset to our clients and our practice.”
“This strategic expansion into Dubai is an important milestone for Caldwell as we continue to build a truly global platform,” said Mr. Beck. “Rob’s leadership, regional expertise, and global perspective will enable us to better serve clients in the Middle East and North Africa, and his appointment underscores our commitment to investing in markets that are critical to our clients’ success. With a truly global perspective, Wilder brings extensive cross-cultural expertise to leadership evaluation, having lived and worked across three continents.”
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