Ebury, the global financial technology firm, is delighted to announce the appointments of Maurits Zwart and Peter Brooks as Global Heads of Sports.

They will lead Ebury’s dedicated business unit focused on fostering global growth within the sports sector. This team is committed to supporting sports brands, agents, and athletes by enabling efficient athlete signings, global merchandising, sponsorships, advertising and significant capital expenditure through Ebury’s secure and efficient financial solutions.

Peter will work out of Ebury’s London office with Maurits operating in Amsterdam. 

The appointments follow a series of agreements with leading global brands across a range of sports. In football, Ebury in the last 12 months has announced agreements with prestigious clubs including Premier League club Fulham FC, Glasgow Rangers, Servette FC, PSV Eindhoven and, most recently, AS Monaco. Ebury is also working with other high-profile international athletes and organisations across the NFL, Rugby League, Copa del Rey Regatta and motorsports.

Ebury is dedicated to empowering businesses to trade and expand internationally, offering a comprehensive range of products such as international payments and collections, business lending, FX risk management, and a robust Mass Payments solution.

Ebury is a fast-growing global financial services firm that has expanded to operate from 39 offices with over 1,700 employees across 25 countries, offering a comprehensive suite of financial services tailored to simplify the international trade needs of businesses.

Zafeer Ahmed, Chief Revenue Officer at Ebury, remarked on the appointments: “Peter and Maurits have been critical players in Ebury’s growth on a global scale over the past 10 years, and their contributions have been recognised with the roles of Partner and now Global Head of Sports. They are exceptionally well-equipped to lead Ebury in our expansion into this exciting industry, providing cutting-edge financial solutions that will enable us to better serve our clients in the sports sector.”

Maurits Zwart, Global Head of Sports at Ebury, stated: “The sports industry is becoming increasingly international with its cross-border operations, growing international fanbases, players transfers and partnerships with global brands. This brings significant cross-border expenditure and complex financial arrangements which Ebury is purpose built to support with. It's an exceptional opportunity to add value to sports organisations, agents, and athletes across the globe.”

Peter Brooks, Global Head of Sports at Ebury, stated: “Alongside Maurits, I am excited to lead Ebury in empowering sports businesses to grow and scale globally through our expanding product set of tailored financial solutions. Traditional banks and financial service providers have long overlooked the unique needs of this industry, and we aim to fill that gap as the partner of choice for sports organisations worldwide.”