Pricing:
Member: £23.95 + VAT
Non-member: £38.95 + VAT
Contact:
Stephen Jones | stephen.jones@gleeds.com
Event details:
Nick Smith is Head of Infrastructure at Birmingham City Football Club and will provide an update on the plans for their proposed new stadium.
Nick has been involved in the sport, health and fitness industry for more than 30 years. In addition to his role with Birmingham City FC , he is the Founder / Managing Director of Ardent Sports Limited. Ardent Sports is an international infrastructure delivery partner specialising in sport, leisure and facility excellence that works alongside world leading sports’ organisations, to develop facilities and improve operational performance.
Nick has created, developed and applied innovative product and service solutions that have benefited elite sports’ athletes and health club members globally. He works closely with leading sports’ organisations to help define their sports’ infrastructure ambitions, commercial strategy, design and project management.
Nick has partnered with FIFA, UEFA, UFC, Birmingham City FC, Brentford FC, Manchester City FC, England RFU, Queensland Rugby, New York City FC, Leicester City FC, Munster Rugby, Liverpool FC on the development of infrastructure and products in the areas of; elite sports, functional design & build concepts, commercial, community enhancement, fan experience, pitch construction & maintenance and stadium renovations.
Nick started his career as a professional rugby player, progressing into senior management with two market leading operators in the UK health & fitness industry before returning to his passion of transforming environments in the sports sector.
