Gary Neville joins Consello Group

British former professional footballer and sports media personality Gary Neville has been in roped in by the Consello Group, a global advisory and investing firm based out of New York, as a Partner of Consello Strive as well as the Chairman of its UK business.

The Consello Group describes Strive as “a first of its kind global business focused on the convergence of sports, entertainment and leadership development – all on one single platform“.

As per the agreement with Consello, Neville will work towards helping Strive establish and grow its business in the UK.

Gary Neville, Chairman, Consello Strive UK, commented:

“I’m delighted to join Consello and play a prominent role in the Firm’s thriving business. Having worked in professional sports, media and entertainment for more than 30 years, I’ve seen firsthand how this world is evolving through technological innovation, content globalisation, and the increasing role of institutional investment. Strive has assembled an exceptional team that is uniquely well-positioned to help corporations, leagues, teams and brands navigate these dynamic industries and reach their full potential.“

Declan Kelly, Chairman and CEO, Consello, said:

“Gary is a born leader, world class athlete and successful entrepreneur who takes a self-described relentless approach to all of his professional and personal pursuits. We are thrilled to have him join our team and to help us further build out our presence in the UK in the months and years ahead. We will also be working directly with Gary to expand his business interests in the U.S. and other regions, further building on the very successful career he has developed both inside and outside of football over the last number of years.“

Janey Whiteside, Consello Partner, also CEO of Consello Growth and Business Development, added:

“As we sought out individuals with the track record and tenacity to scale Strive’s operations, Gary stood out as an ideal representation of our Firm’s vision, values and multi-discipline expertise. He has created a legacy in the world’s most popular sport and successfully transitioned into various other content creation, investing and operating endeavours.“