Dan Naughton
@dannaughton
I grow sports campaigns, secure sponsorships, and deliver complex partner-led projects.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I lead the World Sports Photography Awards, growing entries by over 300%, photographer participation by over 700%, and country representation by over 100%.
I secured Canon as headline sponsor, delivered a bespoke centenary photography competition for the International Table Tennis Federation, and launched SportsPhotoPro and the Brand Sports Photography Awards.
Alongside this, I manage UEFA-licensed partnerships at Twelfth Man Ltd, negotiate sponsorships, oversee budgets and reporting, and improve business development processes through HubSpot.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Campaign Manager
World Sports Photography Awards
Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)
Led the World Sports Photography Awards, growing entries by over 300% and securing Canon as headline sponsor. Managed client relations, new ventures, and operational delivery.
Commercial Executive
Twelfth Man Ltd.
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Built and managed relationships with high-profile partners, negotiating sponsorships for UEFA Final Matchday Programmes and Champions Journal. Oversaw budget management and introduced a new CRM system.
Campaign Executive
World Sports Photography Awards
Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)
Supported delivery of the World Sports Photography Awards, contributing to growth and smooth running across social media, partnerships, and platform administration.
Business Development Intern
Twelfth Man Ltd.
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Supported business development activities, gaining experience in partnership development and market research.
Administrator
National Health Service
Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)
Provided administrative support within the National Health Service.
Bar Staff
Enfield Cricket Club
Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years)
Provided bar service and customer support at Enfield Cricket Club.
Removals Assistant
DavidWay Ltd
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Assisted with removals and logistics operations.
Labourer
EllisChalk Construction
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Performed general labour duties on construction sites.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Science, Sports Business Management
2019 - 2022
Grade: Lower second-class honours
Activities and societies: Captain of the University of Brighton Men's Cricket Team (2022), organising training sessions and weekly fixtures.
Bachelor of Science in Sports Business Management with lower second-class honours.
Enfield Grammar School & Sixth Form
Secondary Education, General Education
2012 - 2019
Completed secondary education and sixth form at Enfield Grammar School.
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