John Gearing
Non- Executive Chairman Spartans Boxing Club @Spartans Boxing Club
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WORK HISTORY
Non- Executive Chairman Spartans Boxing Club @Spartans Boxing Club
AE
Provide strategic leadership, governance, and long-term growth direction- Support CEO on expansion, franchising, and capital strategy- Act as senior brand ambassador with investors and partners- Mentor leadership team and help professionalise the organisation
EDUCATION
SOAS University of London
BA Hons, History of China
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Private Market Investments
Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
MBA, M&A, Project Management
INSEAD
Executive Leadership
ABOUT JOHN GEARING
I build and scale sports, fitness, fashion, and lifestyle businesses.My background spans senior leadership roles across Asia-Pacific with global consumer brands, followed by hands-on CEO and venture-building roles in private equity–backed platforms. I’ve raised capital, led operational turnarounds, executed partnerships and acquisitions, and built businesses in fashion, sports and fitness.Today, through Global Sports Advisory, I work with founders, boards, and investors on growth, transactions, and international expansion, often in board or executive roles.I focus on clear commercial thinking, disciplined execution, and building businesses that last.Author of The CEO Mirage (2026).
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