BKD Executive Leaders
Ben Buckley is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in executive leadership roles across various sectors, notably sports, marketing, and media. Currently serving as the Executive Director at BKD Executive Leaders since March 2018, Buckley leads a recruitment and leadership development firm specializing in the sports and entertainment industries. Previous positions include Managing Director at COSOL, where Ben oversaw enterprise asset management solutions, and Chairman and Non-Executive Director at North Melbourne Football Club. Buckley has also held senior roles at Beyond Boundaries Group, Foxtel, Football Federation Australia as CEO, and the Australian Football League as COO, along with a significant tenure at Nike as Marketing Director. Each role underscores a commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness and driving strategic growth within competitive environments.
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BKD Executive Leaders
Founded by a team of highly experienced Executives, BKD Executive Leaders (BKD) is a boutique consultancy dedicated to the Sports, Media/Marketing and Entertainment sectors. We identify and connect the best people with your business by leveraging decades of expertise and network connections in the Sport, Marketing & Entertainment industries. We also work with you to develop your leaders to cultivate high performing teams. BKD Executive Leaders provides 5 core services that promote effective leadership within sporting organisations. Those services are: • Executive and Director Recruitment • Executive Coaching and Mentoring • Leadership Development Programs • Organisational Design and Implementation • Governance and Board Review BKD's advantage is the decades of leadership experience within the sports, media and entertainment industries that it brings to its clients. Having lived it, we understand the needs of sports organisations and the unique complexities associated with the industry. BKD Founders • Ben Buckley (Executive Director) - Foxtel, Football Federation Australia, AFL, North Melbourne Football Club, Nike • Dr Robert Kerr (Executive Director) - AFL Players Association, Essendon Football Club, BrisbaneFootball Club, Personnel Decisions International, Harbour Future Leaders • Andrew Demetriou (Chairman) - AFL, AFL Players Association, Crown Resorts