Basketball Ireland
John Feehan has had a diverse and extensive work experience in the sports industry. John served as the CEO of Basketball Ireland from November 2021 onwards. Prior to that, they were the Chairman (Non-Executive) of Irish Rugby Tours since August 2019. John co-founded and served as a Director of Sport2sport from May 2020 until November 2021. From April 2002 to April 2018, they held the position of CEO in both Six Nations Rugby and The British & Irish Lions. John also served as the CEO of PRO12 Rugby from October 2011 to May 2016. Before entering the sports industry, John worked in marketing and commercial roles, including as the Group Marketing Director at Oakhill Group plc from November 1999 to March 2002, as well as the Senior Marketing Manager at Beamish & Crawford plc from May 1991 to October 1999.
John Feehan has a Bsc in Management from Trinity College Dublin, with a focus on Computers in Education and Statistics. John also holds an Advanced Diploma in Marketing Techniques from the College of Marketing and Design. Additionally, they attended CBC Monkstown Park from 1967 to 1980, although no specific degree or field of study is listed.
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Basketball Ireland
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Basketball Ireland (B.I.) is the national governing body for the sport on the island of Ireland. Part of FIBA Europe, the European Governing body, and of FIBA, the World Governing body, B.I. is responsible for the promotion and administration of basketball throughout Ireland and for Irish international participation. B.I. operates as a conduit with Government Departments, particularly the Department of Transport, Arts, Tourism & Sport who have significantly funded B.I. in the past. B.I. is also the main conduit for the Irish Sports Council who provide significant funding,FIBA Europe and FIBA World on a wide range of issues, other National Basketball Federations, the Federation of Irish Sports,Local Sports Partnerships as well as a host of service providers including solicitors; statutory bodies; Revenue Commissioners; Banks; sponsors; goods suppliers; B.I. positions itself as a service centre for all levels of the game, facilitating all aspects of promoting and running the sport. At national level B.I. acts under the direction of the Board of Basketball Ireland whose remit includes financial governance and business strategy formation. BI also supports the National Council, the body on which every facet of the sport is represented, which acts as the sport policy formation and activation centre of the sport. B.I. seeks to promote the game, in all its forms, to supporters and prospective supporters by emphasising the great attributes of basketball. Our marketing and promotions desk works diligently to get people coming to games. They also manage our website www.basketballireland.ie and social media pages. In the business arena B.I. works to form and deliver the commercial and marketing strategies of the organisation. Staff members also provide administrative support for various committees and numerous competitions.