8 April 2026 · Earl

Earl welcomes Neil Kent as Co-founder, Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer

Neil joins Earl after a decade embedded in the commercial operations of elite sport rightsholders, including Chelsea FC, the NFL and global commercial partners of Formula 1, UEFA and Manchester United.

Neil Kent has joined Earl as Co-founder and Chief Marketing & Commercial Officer.

Neil brings two decades of work in the commercial operations of elite sport rightsholders, including Chelsea FC and the NFL, and consulting to the global commercial partners of Formula 1, UEFA, and Manchester United. He is also co-founder of the leading communications and marketing strategy partner for the events sector.

His remit at Earl spans positioning, brand and the commercial relationships that translate AI work into measurable revenue for our partner venues.