Senior-led  ·  Sector-deep  ·  Deployed anywhere

Advisory
built on
real experience.

A core team and a curated network of specialists — activated on demand, embedded in each mandate.

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Who we are

Not a firm.
A network with a spine.

We work the way the best firms used to work — before headcount became a business model. Every mandate is carried by the people you hired. No handoffs. Principals only.

FZ Group operates as a senior-led advisory practice. When you engage us, you do not get a junior team running a process. You get direct access to principals who have operated inside the industries they advise on — and to a curated network of specialists activated specifically for your mandate.

30+
Mandates delivered
10+
Countries covered
10
Years of expertise
10+
Luxury brands advised
What we do
I
Transactions
& Restructuring
M&A, due diligence, financial and operational restructuring.
II
Talent
& Governance
Executive search, board advisory, governance frameworks.
III
Strategy
& Advisory
Club strategy, market entry, structuring, lead advisory.
IV
Communications
& Digital
Crisis comms, brand strategy, social media, exec communication.
Recent mandates — selected
M&A
Acquisition advisory for a European professional football club
Sports & Travel
Training camps & corporate sports travel for clubs and companies
Restructuring
Full financial & operational restructuring of a Super League club
Academy Development
Development strategy for international sports academies
Executive Search
CEO & commercial director search for a women's football organization
Luxury Comms
Social media & brand communication for major watchmaking brands
Golf
Sponsorship strategy & partner negotiation for a golf property
Crisis Comms
Crisis communication for clubs and major corporations
Services

What we do

From sourcing the deal to leading the communication — every discipline, one firm.

I
Transaction Advisory & M&A
Buy-side and sell-side for acquisitions, club deals, and franchise transactions across borders.
II
Due Diligence
Operational, financial, and reputational diligence for acquirers. We read between the lines of the data room.
III
Club & Organization Restructuring
Cost reduction, governance redesign, stakeholder alignment for sports clubs, federations, and entertainment entities.
IV
Governance & Board Advisory
Board composition, governance frameworks, and owner–management relations.
V
Executive Search & Talent
Retained search for CEO, CCO, CFO, Sporting Director. Insiders screening leaders — no junior process.
VI
Strategy & Lead Advisory
Club strategy, structuring, and lead advisory for complex mandates requiring senior operational judgment.
VII
Market Entry Advisory
Strategic guidance for investors entering European or American markets — regulatory navigation, network access.
VIII
Communications & Brand Strategy
Stakeholder communication, media positioning, and crisis management for high-stakes environments.
IX
Digital & Social Media Advisory
Strategy and content positioning for organizations, clubs, and executives. Personal brand for C-suite leaders.
X
CEO & Executive Communication
Media training, message architecture, and profile-building for executives navigating high-visibility mandates.

Let's talk about
your next move.

We engage exclusively on retained mandates. If you have a specific challenge, we are direct and fast.

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