Romain Bianchi
Director of Operations @Lab Five
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Operations @Lab Five
US
Scouting for development opportunities of new locations, sitevisits, assessments, bid process.Definition of strategic goals for operational efficiency andincreased productivity and establish strategic partnerships.Work with facilities managers in the development of financial andbudgetary plans.(2 centers opened during COVID,$2.2 millions dollar revenue in 2024, 20% EBITDA.Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for the day-to-dayperformances.Devise strategies to ensure growth of programs, identifying andimplementing process improvements that will maximize output.Uphold organization policies and standards, ensuring processesand regulations are followed in all facilities.
EDUCATION
Pôle ESG - ESGCF Aix en Provence
Internationnal Bachelor
Griffith College Dublin
Bachelor's degree in Marketing
SKEMA Business School
Master of Science (MSc)
ABOUT ROMAIN BIANCHI
I’m a sports industry operator with a Master of Science in Project Management & Business Development and over a decade of experience across international sports events, facility management, and community-driven growth.Currently Head of Operations at Lab Five Soccer, I oversee day-to-day execution and long-term strategy for one of California’s most dynamic 5-a-side soccer facility networks. From launching new locations and driving revenue growth to leading staffing, partnerships, and investor relations, I operate at the crossroads of structure and scalability.My career began in France, where I worked with the French Tennis Federation and the French Rugby Federation as an event management assistant, supporting large-scale activations and elite-level competition logistics. I later joined the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and contributed to global event operations, including the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans.Today, I bring a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach to sports and recreation facility development, bridging operational rigor with a deep understanding of community engagement, brand-building, and fan experience. Based in Los Angeles | French-born | Passionate about sports, structure, and scaling things that bring people together.
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