David Garrido is a Sky Sports presenter with almost 25 years’ experience in the industry, and he is widely considered one of the leading communicators and content-makers for sport and sustainability in the UK and Europe. His documentary, ‘Football’s Toughest Opponent’, explores the relationship between the biggest sport in the world and the climate crisis, and his ongoing episodic series, ‘Playing For The Planet’, profiles elite athletes and their journeys in climate action. Recent guests include British men’s tennis number 1 Cam Norrie, Premier League footballer Ben Mee, double Olympic sailing champion Hannah Mills and marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge.
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Norman Vossschulte
Norman Vossschulte is originally from Berlin, Germany. His culturally rich background included ten years living abroad in Africa, Iraq and Spain before moving back to Germany to finish High School and College. He studied Biology and Physical Science before deciding to move to New York City in 1996 to attend the Herbert Berghof Institute for Fine Theatre Arts and Drama.
Norman’s work experience is as eclectic as his upbringing. He has worked in the hotel industry, the non profit industry, as well as both sports and entertainment industries. 25 years of practicing customer and client relations, has given him an overview of which techniques consistently enhance guest experiences.
Norman has over 16 years of staff training and team leadership experience working with The Walt Disney Company and currently the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 2014, Norman became the official GO GREEN spokesperson and began leading the green team for the Philadelphia Eagles. During his tenure the Eagles obtained LEED Gold certification and were the first sports team in the world to obtain ISO20121 certification. He organized and re-branded the initiative as the GO GREEN ECO Committee (Engagement, Communication, Operations) to involve the entire organization. One of the main missions of the ECO Committee is to Innovate & Sustain. The Eagles are now the first sports team to actively invest in the ocean by offsetting carbon emissions from player
Dr. Jessica R. Murfree
Dr. Jessica Murfree is an Assistant Professor of Sport Administration at the University of Cincinnati. Her research as a sport ecologist examines the effects of climate change on sport. Primarily, she explores these effects through social and legal implications of extreme weather, climate risks, and environmental injustices. To date, her expertise has informed organizations the United Nations Environment Programme, Climate Week NYC, and Ocean Conservancy. Her research has contributed to sport industry conversations in Forbes and Sports Illustrated and has been featured in outlets like Scientific American and The Athletic. Dr. Murfree was recognized as a 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Sports Honoree.
Matthew Campelli
Matt is strategist, communicator and content creator specialising in sustainability and sport, he is the founder of The Sustainability Report and Sustainability Huddle and the managing director of Touchline Earth, a boutique sustainability agency for the sports industry.
Philip Russell
Following a degree in Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews, and after 12 years working in the golf sustainability sector, Philip joined Bluewater in 2022 to drive forward the company’s innovative portfolio of sustainable hydrations solutions for events and venues. With first-hand experience of major sporting events, with a particular emphasis on delivering sustainability and legacy strategies, Philip is focused on realising the unique opportunities that are open to the sport sector globally to drive meaningful and proactive change on the sustainable development agenda.
2022 Testimonial 6
The go-to event for anyone with an interest in how sport can address climate change. The only sports event where EVERYONE is on the same team.
2022 Testimonial 5
This is truly the leading forum for sustainability in sport….a great blend of experts, sports organisations, athletes and practitioners.
2022 Testimonial 4
One of the premier opportunities to engage with some of the biggest and most innovative clubs in the world about bridging the gap between sports and sustainability.
2022 Testimonial 3
The sport sustainability event in Europe that you can’t miss to stay 360 degrees connected with the change we work for.
2022 Testimonial 2
Sport Positive is a must-attend for all those in sport serious about upping their sustainability game. The calibre of speakers, sessions and attendees is impressive, firmly fixing it in the sport for climate action calendar.
