Remaining relevant is key for any industry association. In order to ensure that the sponsorship industry remains so, the European Sponsorship Association is launching a new Board to help drive and direct the future of its industry. The ESA Future Leaders Board will be open for all sponsorship professionals aged 26 and under who will be responsible for helping to shape ESA’s mentoring, education and career development programme through execution of events and strategic communications.
The Future Leaders Board will enable young professionals to make a real difference in the industry they work in, and ensure that impactful changes will be delivered throughout the future of ESA.
As part of the application process, ESA is inviting young professionals to submit their biggest and brightest idea to tackle a challenge that ESA currently faces. From education to events and awards, the scope is broad – allowing candidates to interpret their solutions and draw from their own creative integrity.
Not only is this a revolutionary shift in the way that ESA will operate moving forward, it champions how vital the involvement of young sponsorship professionals is to the future of the association and the industry. Rather than just ‘whitewash’, ESA is ensuring that the Future Leaders Board’s voice is heard by placing two members of that Board on the Executive Board. In turn, three members of the Executive Board will also sit on the Future Leaders Board.
The three ESA Executive Board members that will be sitting on the Future Leaders Board for 2015 include Andy Westlake, CEO from Fast Track; Jackie Fast, MD from Slingshot Sponsorship, and Toby Hester, Global Sponsorship Manager from Castrol.
APPLICATIONS:
To apply, please visit: http://sponsorship.org/what-we-envisage-for-esa/future-leaders/
Applications are now open and will close on December 18th, 2014.
QUOTES:
“The Future Leaders Board will provide the future leaders in our industry with a terrific opportunity to shape the way ESA and our industry evolves and I look forward to seeing the output of the board over the coming years.”
Andy Westlake, CEO, Fast Track, Part of CSM Sport & Entertainment
“Make a difference, make something happen and have a say in shaping your industry!”
Toby Hester, Global Sponsorship Manager, Castrol
“ESA is the voice of the sponsorship industry and far too often, that voice tends to be predominately people who aren’t on the ground shaping it. The Future Leaders Board not only provides a platform for young professionals, but these candidates will play a critical role in the evolution of the industry. I can’t wait to help develop and shape their ideas into action!”
Jackie Fast, Managing Director, Slingshot Sponsorship
CONTACT:
For further information contact ESA Office via esaoffice@sponsorship.org or telephone +44 (0) 20 8390 3311.