Chad Biagini, President, Excel Search & Advisory, a division of Excel Sports Management, leads all global business for the premier leadership consultancy and executive search practice specializing in sports, media, and entertainment. Biagini is a trusted advisor to teams, leagues and organizations for sourcing exceptional leadership talent, building high-performing cultures, and developing management teams.

Biagini brings 15+ years of experience representing a wide range of sports investors and clients across French Ligue One, English Premier League, Italy’s Serie A, Germany's Bundesliga, Mexico's Liga MX, and all the majors in the US and Canada - MLB, NBA, WNBA, NFL, NHL, MLS, NWSL and UFC. Throughout his career, Biagini has led more than 400 executive appointments, including the CEO of the Chicago Bears, CEO of the World Surf League, COO of the Arizona Cardinals, President of the Detroit Pistons, and President of the Houston Texans.

As Host of the Excellent Leadership Podcast, Biagini frequently sits down with sports and entertainment CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Athletics Directors, Head Coaches, Elite Athletes and Performers to explore their career journeys, experiences, and advice as leaders in the world's most exciting and competitive industry. The podcast is intended to provide key insights on high performance, championship cultures, team management, leadership, and transformation.

Biagini holds his Executive Master of Science from the London School of Economics.