Think Beyond appoints Tim Hollingsworth OBE as Global Advisor

Think Beyond has appointed Tim Hollingsworth OBE as Global Advisor strengthening its senior leadership team as the consultancy continues to expand its global client portfolio. 

Tim joins Think Beyond at a pivotal moment. As the sport, entertainment and major events landscape faces rising expectations around sustainability, governance, community value and long‑term credibility, organisations are increasingly seeking strategic support to navigate change with purpose and rigour. Tim’s appointment adds significant depth to Think Beyond’s advisory capability, bringing more than two decades of leadership across UK and international sport. 

Bringing exceptional experience to a growing global practice 

Tim will work with Think Beyond in a part‑time advisory role, supporting strategy, governance and impact delivery for global rights holders, host cities and major event organisers. Alongside his work with Think Beyond, he will continue to hold a portfolio of external roles, including Professor of Practice (Sport) at the University of Bath and Vice Chair of ParalympicsGB. 

Across his career, Tim has held two of the most influential senior roles in UK sport. As Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association, he helped guide the organisation through a period of commercial and operational transformation. He later served as Chief Executive of Sport England, overseeing the annual investment of more than £300 million into grassroots and community sport and helping lead the sector through the CV19 pandemic. He stepped down from Sport England in July 2025 after seven years in post. 

Speaking on Tim’s appointment, Sam Shave, Managing Partner at Think Beyond, said: 

“Tim’s appointment represents an important moment for Think Beyond. It strengthens our ability to advise and support rights holders, federations and major events. Tim brings rare insight from the very highest levels of sport, government and international competition. His credibility will support our continued drive to deliver best‑in‑class consultancy services to our major events and rightsholder clients.” 

Tim added: 

“I am delighted to be joining Think Beyond at a time when sport’s role in society needs to carry real weight. In challenging political and economic climates, sport can both act as a force for good and for cohesion, and evidence the difference it makes. Think Beyond has spent the past decade helping organisations do exactly that, combining purpose with rigour. I look forward to supporting the team in an Advisory role as they continue to work with some of the most influential platforms in global sport.” 

Strengthening global expertise at the intersection of sport, sustainability and social impact 

Tim’s appointment builds on a period of sustained growth for Think Beyond. Founded in 2015 as part of the Benchmark Group – a certified B Corp – the consultancy now works with more than 20 leading rights holders, brands, teams and leagues from offices in London, New York and Lausanne. 

Clients include the Premier League, Liverpool FC, ESPN, SailGP, Rexona, Subway, World Athletics, the International Olympic Committee, and more. Across all partnerships, Think Beyond helps organisations embed sustainability as a core value, deliver community programmes that create tangible impact, build communications that inspire action, and develop purposeful partnerships that drive meaningful returns. 

As the expectations placed on major events and global rights holders continue to grow, from credible environmental action to community value and transparent governance, Think Beyond’s advisory model is evolving in step. Tim’s experience across elite sport, national systems and international competition enhances the consultancy’s ability to help clients demonstrate impact with confidence and clarity. 

Looking ahead 

The next chapter for Think Beyond is defined by a clear ambition: to help the sport and entertainment sector deliver greater long‑term value for both organisations and society. Tim’s appointment brings additional leadership, insight and credibility to this mission, supporting clients as they navigate complex social, political and environmental challenges.