Brighton CEO Paul Barber Special

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe sit down with Brighton CEO and Deputy Chairman Paul Barber to discuss the south coast club’s recent success and data driven approach to player and personnel recruitment

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Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe sit down with Brighton CEO and Deputy Chairman Paul Barber to discuss the south coast club’s recent success and data driven approach to player and personnel recruitment

(0:20) Introduction to Paul Barber, his experience in MLS, his relationship with Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, and his role at the club
(5:55) Brighton’s initiative to grow their women’s team and provide the proper resources as a launchpad to future success
(8:40) A deep dive into the cutting-edge recruitment processes the club uses to bring in and sell top talent and why their model stands out from the rest
(17:45) How proper succession planning has propped the club up despite having to sell key talent to larger clubs
(20:55) Fabian Hurzeler’s early success and how he’s fitting into the club’s structure so far
(26:55) Where Brighton see themselves within the transfer ecosystem of the Premier League and what their path for future growth looks like
(29:50) What Paul feels like the ultimate vision of Brighton is and the steps they need to take in order to get there
(32:35) The process the club is taking to grow its brand globally