Our global team, the largest in the industry, believe passionately that the world is better with sport in it and that the communities they live in deserve the best products and solutions.

16,000 synthetic turf fields, 17,000 tracks and recreational surfaces, 70 countries

Sport Group’s brands provide surfaces for governments, municipalities, architects, colleges, schools and clubs. Sport Group’s global power delivers confidence to our customers, and our commitment to local offices and regional manufacturing supports their unique needs.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Alejandro Pena

CEO, Sport Group

Alejandro Pena leads Sport Group with a bold vision for innovation and global growth. His leadership drives customer-focused solutions that shape the future of the industry.

Eva Issa

VP HR, Legal and Internal Communication

Eva is a global leader with expertise in HR strategy, legal affairs, and corporate communications. She drives international expansion and transformation, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. A qualified lawyer, she has held multiple executive roles.

ROBB CAREY

CEO, Region North America, Sport Group

Robb joined Advanced Polymer Technology (APT) in 2003. His career, which has included management roles in Sport Group businesses in the USA and Australasia, gives him extensive industry experience and knowledge of Sport Group operations.

Mathias Schmidt

CEO, Region EMEA, Sport Group

Mathias believes that companies are built on one asset– people. And that people thrive with responsibility, an open culture, and short decision-making processes. More about Mathias

Stephen Niven

CEO, Region Asia Pacific, Sport Group

Stephen has over 17 years’ experience in the industry and has full responsibility for all activities of Sport Group in the Asia-Pacific region.

Derek Ernst

Chief Growth Officer, Sport Group

With a strong background in transformational growth, product development, and strategic execution, Derek has a proven track record of unlocking growth across diverse industries and geographies. By leading our M&A activities, he drives sustainable long-term value creation.

Clint Filipowicz

COO, Sport Group

Known for his hands-on approach, process and data-driven methodology and commitment to developing people, Clint brings decades of global operational experience and leadership in manufacturing and supply chain.