Judges
Anthony Barry
Anthony Barry is Assistant Manager of the England national team under Thomas Tuchel. Known for his tactical intelligence and set-piece expertise, he has coached at top clubs including Bayern Munich and Chelsea. He has also held roles with Belgium and Portugal. Barry plays a key role in shaping England’s strategy as they target major international success.
Conor Coady
Conor Coady has represented England at the highest level and enjoyed a standout club career with Wolverhampton Wanderers, Everton, and Leicester City. Renowned for his leadership and professionalism, he brings a player’s perspective to the judging panel.
Lord John Hannett OBE
Lord Hannett of Bramley-Moore is a lifelong Everton supporter and a champion for workers’ rights and community sport. A passionate advocate for football’s social impact, he brings political and grassroots insight to the panel.
Fiona McIntyre
Fiona is Scottish Women’s Premier League Managing Director, driving record growth, professionalism, and visibility in women’s football. A former player, she holds senior roles across national and European bodies, leading strategy and championing women’s sport globally.
Chris Bascombe
Chris Bascombe is one of the UK’s most respected football journalists, currently serving as Football Correspondent at The Daily Telegraph. With decades of experience covering the Premier League and international football, Chris is known for his in-depth reporting, sharp analysis, and trusted voice within the game.
Guy Martin
Guy Martin is a global leader in branding, sponsorships, and partnerships. He is currently Global Marketing Director at Alpine Formula 1, where he oversees the commercial team. Prior to joining Alpine, Guy spent over a decade at Visa, one of the world’s biggest rights investors, leading global sponsorship and partnership strategy across properties including the Visa CashApp RB F1 Team, UEFA, FIFA, the Olympics, Disney, NFL International, AFCON, and Formula E.
Lianne Sanderson
Lianne Sanderson is a former Lioness with a glittering club and international career. A UEFA Women’s EURO runner-up and media personality, Lianne is a powerful voice for inclusion and progress in the game.
Pete Graves
Pete Graves is a leading voice in football broadcasting, best known for fronting coverage on Sky Sports News. With a career spanning over a decade, Pete brings sharp insight, energy, and authority to the biggest stories in the game.
Jamie Carragher
A Premier League legend with over 700 appearances for Liverpool, Jamie Carragher is now one of football’s most respected analysts. A key part of Sky Sports’ coverage, he’s known for his straight-talking style and deep tactical insight.
About the Nominations and Judging Process
The Global Football Industry Awards are built on the principle of recognising genuine excellence across every corner of the football business.
Our shortlist is compiled through an open nominations process, welcoming submissions from both the public and professionals working across the global football industry ensuring a diverse and representative pool of entries. This broad and inclusive approach helps to highlight the individuals, organisations, and initiatives truly making an impact behind the scenes of the game.
All shortlisted entries are then reviewed by a panel of judges drawn from across the football, media and business landscapes. The judging process is rigorous, fair, and fully independent with decisions made based on a detailed set of criteria tailored to each category.
This two-stage process ensures that every winner is selected on merit, reflecting the innovation, integrity, and impact that define the very best of the global football industry.