Colin Smith, through Global Media & Sports, provides strategic advice and negotiation leadership for leading professional sports and broadcasters on media rights and sports competition structures in Australia/NZ, Europe and Asia.

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For 20 years Colin was a Senior Partner/Deputy Chairman (Aust/NZ) of the global strategy firm L.E.K. Consulting in the firm’s global media, sports and entertainment practice advising significant media (radio, TV, digital new media), entertainment (cinema, major events) and sports (sports rights, events and competition structures) in Australia, NZ, Asia, Europe and the US.

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Colin has also undertaken senior executive and non-executive Director/Chairman roles in media including Chief Executive - Wesgo Ltd (now Australian Radio Network), Executive Chairman - Triple M. Broadcasters Ltd (now Southern Cross Austereo), Director of Southern Cross Broadcasting Ltd, Chairman of MCM Entertainment Ltd and Chairman of Global Television (NEP)

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Colin has also been a Strategic Adviser for leading professional sports  including AFL, Rugby, NRL, Football, Basketball, Netball, Baseball, Golf, Surfing, Racing, Cycling, Olympic Sports and leading international events such as the Commonwealth Games and Football & Rugby World Cups.