About Us

Sam Leadsom

Sam Leadsom

Founder & CEO

Sam Leadsom, Founder & CEO

Sam Leadsom is a distinguished hybrid executive in the sports media arena, with a remarkable career spanning over 35 years. He seamlessly connects the often-separated realms of high-end editorial content, broadcast operations, and commercial technology sales, positioning himself as a true innovator in the industry.

Sam's journey began in the control room and evolved into a leadership role in the boardroom. As the Head of Premier League Productions at IMG, he transformed the department into a global powerhouse, effectively managing substantial budgets and overseeing the output for the world's most-watched football league.

His global influence expanded further as the Vice President of Production for Fox Sports Asia, based in Singapore. There, he led a dynamic team of over 100 professionals, revitalising the broadcaster's editorial strategy and driving impressive multi-platform audience growth across diverse Asian markets.

In addition to his production expertise, Sam has been instrumental in launching significant rights properties. As a core member of the original executive leadership team at SailGP, he engineered the broadcast and distribution strategy for this innovative global league. He pioneered sustainable remote-production workflows that set new industry benchmarks.

Transitioning into the commercial technology sector, Sam served as the VP of Global Business Development for Pixotope and as Commercial Director for Global Sports at Vizrt. In these roles, he stimulated double-digit revenue growth and guided technology vendors through the complexities of the sports market.

In October 2023, Sam founded LCA Ltd, a specialist sports media consultancy. Since its establishment, he has provided strategic advice to private equity firms on acquiring sports tech assets, offered counsel to a leading European sports federation, and guided an ownership group in exploring investment opportunities.

Most recently, in December 2024, he launched This Sporting Planet, demonstrating his adaptability in the modern Creator Economy. After crafting the initial strategy and securing seed funding, Sam successfully built a multi-platform digital network from the ground up. Within just one year, the network has achieved impressive milestones, including 25 million content views, 275,000 YouTube subscribers, 10,000 social followers, and over 70,000 podcast downloads.

Alongside his roles at LCA and This Sporting Planet, Sam serves on the Advisory Board at Speechlabs and is a Founding Member of OTTRED. He leverages a 360-degree perspective—from traditional broadcast to viral digital content—to empower clients to monetise assets and optimise operations in an ever-evolving landscape.

World-Class Expertise. Curated for You.

At LCA, we do not operate in isolation. We have curated a network of the industry's most distinguished talent, ensuring that every client challenge is met with world-class expertise. By partnering with these seasoned specialists, we deliver bespoke, high-level counsel across communications, technology, commercial strategy, and creative production. Whatever the production or workflow challenge, we deploy the precise talent required to solve it.

Giles Goodwin

Giles Goodwin

Strategic Technology & Commercial Associate

Giles Goodwin brings over 23 years of experience in the sports and entertainment sector, having held pivotal commercial roles at media and technology giants, most notably ESPN and IMG Media. His core strengths lie in deep sector knowledge and the ability to diagnose customer challenges, creating partnerships that drive genuine value.

Since 2015, Giles has run his own advisory practice, guiding technology companies through the complexities of the global sports landscape. He specialises in creating and executing commercially focused strategies that deliver significant ROI, particularly in Video, Data, and AI. In 2019, Giles co-founded Global Sport Technology, a pioneering venture that collaborates with international sports federations to leverage technology for audience engagement efficiency. As a former professional sportsman, Giles maintains a profound connection to the world of sport and continues to focus on market-defining technologies that enhance business outcomes.


Hollie Mills

Hollie Mills

Hollie brings a results-driven, creative approach to social media and digital marketing, helping brands build visibility, engagement, and commercial momentum across key platforms. Her work combines strategic thinking with hands-on content creation, ensuring every campaign aligns with wider business objectives.
Since founding her agency in 2024, Hollie has partnered with ambitious brands across multiple sectors, delivering social media strategies that drive real-world impact. Her clients have achieved national exposure, including appearances on Dragons’ Den and features in ELLE, reflecting her ability to position brands effectively within competitive markets.

Specialising in social media strategy, digital marketing and content creation, Hollie blends data-led insight with creative storytelling to build strong, authentic online presences. With a deep understanding of platform trends and audience behaviour, she focuses on creating content and campaigns that deliver long-term value, growth and brand credibility.


Tony Lee Harley

Tony Lee Harley

Creative Director & Virtual Production Lead

Tony Harley has a diverse, technically rich background in high-end production. Beginning his career as a news and music cameraman, Tony later transitioned to editing and has collaborated with some of the world's most prominent corporations, crafting hours of engaging content for global audiences.

Tony specialises in the visual identity of sport, developing graphics and title sequences designed to optimise audience engagement. His workflow is rooted in a deep understanding of consumer requirements, ensuring that creative output is both visually arresting and commercially practical. As technology evolves, Tony has positioned himself at the forefront of innovation, managing the design of 3D stadium models used in virtual sets, Augmented Reality (AR), and animations for major global broadcasters.


Ross Collett

Ross Collett

Marketing, Events & Sponsorship Associate

Ross Collett is a seasoned marketing professional with over 20 years of experience spanning retail, sponsorship, public relations, and commercial strategy. His international pedigree is significant; he launched Roco Communications in Hong Kong and Singapore in 2016 before expanding the agency’s reach to South West England in 2021.

A specialist in brand activation, Ross has overseen major sponsorship, PR, and experiential campaigns for some of the most prominent events in the United Kingdom and Asia. He excels at connecting brands with audiences through live experiences and strategic storytelling.

Personal Note: A devotee of the sport and lifestyle sectors, Ross is most likely to be found enjoying the great outdoors—whether thrashing around in open water or attempting, often in vain, to improve his golf handicap.


Gary Double

Gary Double

Senior Communications & PR Associate

Gary Double is a highly experienced Communications and PR professional with over 30 years of experience at the highest levels of the sports industry. For more than a decade, he led Global Corporate Communications for IMG, serving as a key strategic advisor before establishing his own consultancy, Double Communications Ltd, in 2022.

Gary’s expertise lies in advising senior executives across sport, media, and technology. He specialises in leading complex national and international PR campaigns, devising robust media strategies, and providing critical crisis communications counsel. Prior to his tenure at IMG, Gary served as Director of Media and Communications at Portsmouth FC during their Premier League era, where he also sat on the Premier League’s Media Advisory Group. His extensive background includes work with major broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Five, and Eurosport. Well-connected and deeply respected, Gary leverages a vast network of international contacts to deliver effective communications strategies for the modern sports business landscape.

Personal Note:
A lifelong Fulham fan and lover of all things sport, Gary is a keen cyclist and a regular visitor to the Surrey Hills. He recently conquered the iconic Sa Calobra climb in Mallorca.