November 7, 2025 \u2013 Toronto-headquartered\u00a0Caldwell<\/a>\u00a0has launched a\u00a0sports & entertainment practice, a new global sector group dedicated to connecting senior leaders with organizations at the intersection of sports, technology, media entertainment, and investment. \u201cAs our clients increase their investments in sports, media, and entertainment, we\u2019re launching this specialty practice to support their expanding portfolios,\u201d said\u00a0Chris Beck<\/a>, chief executive officer of Caldwell. \u201cFrom 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The\u00a0sports & entertainment practice<\/a>\u00a0will be structured around\u00a0Peter Anselmo<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Garrick Respress<\/a>\u00a0and further leverages the firm\u2019s 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. \u201cAs 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\u2019s expansion into the sports and entertainment market,\u201d the firm said.<\/p>\n Mr. Anselmo has been a partner in Caldwell\u2019s\u00a0technology<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0private equity<\/a>\u00a0practices 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.<\/p>\n Mr. Respress is a partner in Caldwell\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Related: Caldwell\u00a0Launches Academic Healthcare Practice<\/a><\/p>\n Caldwell\u2019s\u00a0sports & entertainment practice\u00a0will focus on providing executive leadership for the portfolio investments of the firm\u2019s private equity, venture capital, and family office clients, reflecting the increasing convergence of sports, media, technology, and finance.<\/p>\n The practice will serve clients across key verticals, including:<\/p>\n 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThis new practice reflects the best of Caldwell \u2014 a collaborative, cross-functional team with deep expertise across multiple industries,\u201d said Mr. Beck. \u201cBy drawing on our sector knowledge and functional excellence, we\u2019re offering clients a truly integrated approach to executive search \u2014 one that recognizes how success in today\u2019s sports economy depends on collaboration innovation and global connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n New Office in Dubai<\/strong><\/p>\n Earlier this fall, Caldwell opened a new office in Dubai<\/a>.\u00a0Rob Wilder\u00a0<\/a>was appointed managing partner of the office. He will be joined in Dubai by\u00a0Simon Hall<\/a>, partner in Caldwell\u2019s financial services practice. The launch marks Caldwell\u2019s entry into the Middle East and North Africa region. \u201cWith 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,\u201d said\u00a0Paul Heller<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Glenn Buggy<\/a>, global managing partners of Caldwell\u2019s\u00a0financial services<\/a>\u00a0practice. \u201cHis 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.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis strategic expansion into Dubai is an important milestone for Caldwell as we continue to build a truly global platform,\u201d said Mr. Beck. \u201cRob\u2019s 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\u2019 success. With a truly global perspective, Wilder brings extensive cross-cultural expertise to leadership evaluation, having lived and worked across three continents.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/huntscanlon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/MnA_2025_header.jpg\")
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