• Developed, and led the global Event Operations Department for newly formed Volleyball World, the commercial entity of the FIVB

• Oversaw over 100 events both in and outdoors across 25 countries and 6 continents, including 4 World Championships and 8 self-produced tournaments 

• Managed €12M+ operational budget, overseeing planning, tracking, and financial governance to ensure fiscal discipline and ROI

• Built and scaled a high-performing team, recruiting 8 internal staff and managing 34 freelance contractors across international markets

• Strengthened operational capabilities through strategic partnerships with governments, promoters, and vendors, while launching initiatives to enhance logistics, broadcast engagement, and fan experience

• Created scalable systems and protocols, now used in over two dozen countries

• Designed and executed new fan-focused live experiences

• Played a key role in reshaping the sport’s live presentation and television product to foster deeper connections with global audiences

• Partnered with FIVB leadership and global athletes to drive visibility for volleyball, reaching a global audience of 900 million