Dr. Tom Markham

Tom Markham is a highly skilled football finance specialist, holding degrees such as a PhD in Football Finance from Henley Business School, an MBA in Football Industries from the University of Liverpool, and an FCCA qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has extensive experience in the sports industry, having collaborated with federations, confederations, national associations, clubs, agencies, and other rights holders. He is a proven professional with financial experience and vast sports industry expertise and has worked with several organizations such as Wigan Athletic, Sports Interactive (SI), and PwC. Tom is highly qualified in UEFA Financial Fair Play, UEFA Club Licensing, Football Club Budgeting, Football Club Due Diligence, Performance Analysis of Football Managers, Strategic Financial Planning, and Raising Finance for Football Clubs/Projects. He has presented at various conferences on football finance, including the European Conference on Sport Economics and the International Conference on Sports Economics. Moreover, he has been a guest lecturer on the subject at universities such as the University of Liverpool, and Birkbeck, University of London, among others. With an extensive background in financial services, Tom is highly motivated and goal-oriented, and he combines strong interpersonal skills with a proactive, can-do approach.