Tom Rischbieth's International career sees him boomerang back to Adelaide to head up Commercial Partnerships and Events for Football Australia

In this episode, we speak to Tom Rischbeith, a senior commercial leader with international experience across sport, entertainment and media, and engagement with stakeholders across the public and private sectors.As Head of Commercial and Events at Football Australia, Tom manages all commercial revenues (including broadcast and media rights, sponsorship, licensing, ticketing and new revenue streams) as well as major event operations. In his time at Football Australia, Tom has led and delivered significant new commercial partnerships, including but not limited to Commonwealth Bank, Cupra, rebel, Cadbury, and major media rights relationships with 10 Paramount and The Walt Disney Company. He, alongside an incredibly passionate and dedicated workforce, has also overseen the delivery of live international football matches in Australia post-pandemic. This involved working intimately with government, stadia, footballing federations and other major event stakeholders.Tom is proud to work for and be supported by an incredible team at Football Australia, which governs the game and is charged with its growth and development in Australia and beyond. He is thrilled that he can do his job, based in South Australia, where he grew up. Tom joined Football Australia after seven years working in a consultancy in England for clients as diverse as the Rolling Stones, World Surf League, Kelly Slater Wave Company, Williams Racing, The Jockey Club, The Grand Tour on Amazon Prime, South Australian government, Dubai government, Surrey County Cricket Club and a number of sports technology and financing businesses. Tom is a proud South Australian and co-founded The Mullagh Group while in London, a networking and support group for Australian expats working in the sports industry.Tom's Podcast recommendations include:Are you not entertainedUnofficial Partner - world of sports finance The Grade Cricketer