We are delighted to unveil the Judging Panel for this year’s TheStadiumBusiness Design & Development Awards.
The 24-strong line-up includes a wealth of experience across venue design and delivery – providing the much-valued expert assessment across this year’s nominations.
The judging panel for #TDA25 comprises of industry experts, thought leaders, and seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience and insight to the table.
The judges are tasked with the challenging role of selecting winners from a diverse pool of nominees, ensuring that the highest standards of excellence are maintained.
Our hearty thanks to all of the judges for their support of this year’s Design & Development Awards:
- Stephanie Bax, President of Venue Development (Asia), Live Nation
- Matthew Birchall, Owner/Co-Founder, Birchall Advisory
- Daniel Boulger, Projects & Mobilisations Director, Europe, ASM Europe
- Peter Bryan, Partner, TMG Partners
- Brian Burgess, Trustee, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
- Ali Celikkiran, Stadium and Facility Operations Director, Galatasaray SK
- Marco Degennaro, CEO / GM, FC Sion
- César O. Esparza, CEO, Juego de Pelota Inc.
- Ursula Friedmann, Chief Non-Sport & CEO, BSC Young Boys Bern
- Daniel Gidney, Chief Executive, Lancs Cricket / Emirates Old Trafford
- Ari Kuokkanen, Managing Director, Olympiastadion / Stadion-Säätiö Olympiastadion / Olympic Stadium
- Suzanne Mackrell, Director, Keppie Design
- Patrik Meyer, Managing Director, Eintracht Frankfurt Stadion GmbH
- Anthony Mundy, Executive Director of Venue, RFU Allianz Stadium
- Ian Nuttall, Founder, Xperiology
- Rita Ochoa, Associate Design Director, Qiddiya (Public Investment Fund)
- Moritz Schneider, Managing Director, New Franfurt Arena/Sportpark Stadion Frankfurt
- Thad Sheely, Operating Partner, Arctos Partners
- Mika Sulin, Founder, Sport and Live Vision Finland
- Natasha Thiebaut, Chief Commercial Officer, Freemans Event Partners
- Naoki Tsukushi, Stadium Development Director, Fukuyama City FC
- Ben Veenbrink, Managing Director, The Stadium Consultancy
- Michael Vekich, Chair, Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA – US Bank Stadium)
- Gené Willis, General Manager, Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
The judges will receive the full dossier of shortlisted entries plus all supporting evidence – with one vote each per category.
If your team or venue has delivered – or you have seen – outstanding venue design, fantastic client service or real innovation then put it in for a nomination. Nominations are free, take just a few minutes to complete and offer global recognition for the best projects in our sector.
Let the countdown to #TDA25 begin!
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