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
Christoph von Nitzsch
CEO, Sport Group
A highly experienced international business leader, Christoph’s focus is on enabling Sport Group’s businesses and people to grow and develop. More about Christoph
Mathias Schwägerl
CFO, Sport Group
With many years of experience in financial consulting and managing Polytan EMEA, Mathias has a unique insight into the industry and Sport Group. More about Mathias
Dr. Klaus Hauschulte
COO, Sport Group
With a wealth of global experience, Klaus ensures the Group’s operations, including manufacturing, quality and supply chain management and purchasing are streamlined and efficient. More about Klaus
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.
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.
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
Find out more about the Sport Group Leadership in our ‘Meet the Team’ interview series
