Former Chelsea Revenue Chief Joins Hong Kong Jockey Club to Spearhead Sports Business Growth
HONG KONG – Simon Stylsvig, recently departed Chief Revenue Officer of Chelsea Football Club, has been appointed to a leadership role at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, tasked with driving the organization’s sports business forward.The move marks a notable step for both Stylsvig and the Jockey Club, as the renowned sports administrator brings a wealth of experience from top-tier global football organizations to one of Asia’s leading sporting institutions.
Stylsvig’s arrival signals the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s ambition to further expand its international reach and innovate its customer experiences. Having spent two years at Chelsea and previously holding the same CRO position at AC Milan, alongside roles at Barcelona, Manchester united, and Fulham, he offers a proven track record in commercial excellence and a deep understanding of the global sports landscape. This appointment positions the Jockey club to leverage best practices from international football to enhance its unique, multi-sport offerings and solidify its standing as a world-class organization.
The Dane left Chelsea last month after a two-year tenure. Prior to joining the Premier League club, Stylsvig honed his expertise at AC Milan as CRO. His extensive career in soccer administration provides a strong foundation for his new responsibilities in Hong Kong.
“It’s an remarkable honor to join the Hong Kong Jockey Club at such an exciting time in its evolution,” Stylsvig stated. “The club stands among the world’s most respected sports organisations, combining commercial excellence with a deep social purpose.”
He added,”This role represents a natural progressive next step in my career – bringing together best practices from global football to help shape the future of a truly unique,multi-sport business.I’m looking forward to working with Winfried and the team to drive innovation, expand our international footprint, and create world-class experiences for customers and fans in Hong Kong and beyond.”
