Damian Hackett - Director & Senior Partner

Transforming sports and media businesses through strategic leadership and market development for over two decades.

For more than 20 years, Damian Hackett has driven transformative growth in the sports and media industries through strategic market development, team building, and high-impact commercial initiatives. With proven expertise in scaling operations and fostering global partnerships, Damian brings a dynamic and results-oriented approach to business transformation challenges.

As a strategic leader, Damian led Orbea's remarkable market transformation in the UK and Ireland, achieving top tier brand status from relative obscurity across his eleven year tenure at the brand. His business strategies, many adopted globally, strengthened Orbea's market position worldwide and contributed to their "Bike Brand of the Year" award in 2021.

Damian has consulted at government-level, including advising the, then Irish Deputy Prime Minister on cycle and rambling access legislation. He has presented advisory papers at EU industry level. His ability to forge partnerships with national and international bodies has been consistently demonstrated throughout his career.

Damian founded Ireland's first adventure sports media business and founded many major events including the Irish Outdoor Adventure Show; The Communicator’s Conference and hosted the European Advertising Awards. He had a senior consulting role in the development of Ireland's first official Mountain Bike Trail Centres, and was responsible for developing comprehensive tourism strategies and infrastructure integration plans for government bodies.

Damian excels in developing risk-reducing finance programs, reflecting his commitment to best practices and operational excellence. His leadership philosophy centers on creating clear goals, ensuring accountability, and fostering collaboration across departments.

Damian's career has been defined by a singular focus: transforming organizations through strategic vision, commercial realignment, and stakeholder engagement to achieve sustainable growth.

Tej Searle, Business Development Manager

Tej Searle brings nearly two decades of experience in driving business growth and operational excellence. Her career has been focused on delivering measurable improvements for organisations in the automotive, retail, and hospitality industries.

She has proven expertise in business process optimisation, marketing strategy, and enhancing customer lifecycle management. Her skills encompass CRM implementation, data-driven marketing, and the development of comprehensive customer retention and loyalty initiatives.

In previous roles, Tej served as an Operations Director for a major multi-franchise dealer group and held key positions at Jaguar Land Rover and Honda Motor Europe, where she was instrumental in developing global loyalty and customer engagement strategies. Tej is focused on understanding the unique challenges of each client to deliver tailored solutions that achieve tangible results.