Greek-Australian sports executive Andrew Georgiou has been appointed chief executive of Global Sport Group (GSG), taking charge of the international sports investment company in the first quarter of 2027.
Georgiou joins GSG from Warner Bros. Discovery, where he serves as president and managing director of WBD Sports Europe. In that role, he oversees the company’s business in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as its sports and streaming operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Backed by private equity firm CVC, Global Sport Group was established in 2025 as an international sports investment platform, bringing together interests in major leagues, competitions and sporting organisations.
Its portfolio includes Spain’s La Liga, France’s Ligue 1, Volleyball World, Premiership Rugby, the United Rugby Championship, the Six Nations, WTA Ventures and Equine Network.
GSG said Georgiou’s appointment represents an important step in its ambition to build a global group capable of helping its partner organisations expand their commercial operations and reach new audiences.
Group chairman Marc Allera described Georgiou as an experienced leader with extensive knowledge of international sport and a track record in building businesses, developing partnerships and generating commercial growth.
Allera said the company’s objective extends beyond bringing together a portfolio of sporting organisations. GSG aims to provide its partners with expertise and resources to increase revenue and create greater value for fans, athletes and other stakeholders.
Georgiou said the opportunity to lead the group was particularly exciting given its existing portfolio, CVC’s backing and ambitions across the global sports industry.
He highlighted the potential to combine expertise in sport, media and technology to help leagues and competitions reach their full commercial potential.
Having spent much of his career working across sport, media, audiences and commercial development, Georgiou said he was looking forward to leading GSG through its next phase of growth.
Leadership transition at Global Sport Group
Georgiou will succeed Stefano Gastaut, who played a central role in establishing the organisation and developing its initial investment portfolio.
Gastaut will remain on the GSG board while returning to his position as an operating partner at CVC.
During his leadership, GSG established its operational foundations and completed its first new investment in Equine Network.
Georgiou’s appointment marks a new phase for the group as it seeks to strengthen its position in the international sports industry.