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Today more than ever, commercialization and the dynamic digitalization of sport require personalities who can keep companies at the top with clear visions and charismatic leadership and master complex challenges even in times of crisis. The prerequisite for a successful new hire is optimal professional, social and value-oriented integration.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/hager-consulting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/HAGER_industry_Sports_Basket.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;HAGER_industry_Sports_Basket&#8221; title_text=&#8221;HAGER_industry_Sports_Basket&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;left&#8221; animation_duration=&#8221;1200ms&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|1px|1px|1px|1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|&#8211;et_global_body_font_weight|||||||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Through the targeted use of state-of-the-art recruitment methods, excellent knowledge of the respective market environment and outstanding networks, we find the right people and team players to successfully fill strategically important positions in the shortest possible time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|&#8211;et_global_body_font_weight|||||||&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Sports<\/strong> business unit focuses on supporting top and amateur clubs, associations, committees and sports-related organizations. 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It combines an honest internal assessment with a discreet look at the external market. In professional sport, squad planning, scouting, coaching decisions and the relationship with the supervisory board and the fans all come together in the sporting director\u2019s role. If this position becomes vacant at short notice, another board member often steps in while the permanent solution has to be found under public pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Well-prepared clubs and associations have an up-to-date requirements profile for their key positions and know which internal and external candidates fit their sporting and commercial direction.<\/p>\n<p>With our Sports practice, we at HAGER Executive Consulting support supervisory boards, executive boards and presidiums of clubs, associations and sports-related organisations in preparing such successions in a structured way. 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