When: Tuesday, 7 November 2023, from 3.00pm until 6.15pm
Where: Watford Football Club, Vicarage Rd, Watford WD18 0ER
RSVP: Please register your attendance here by Wednesday, 1 November 2023.
Dress: Business attire
The AERL is delighted toThe AERL is delighted to invite its members to visit Watford Football Club for a private tour of the stadium. The tour will be followed by a meeting with the club’s senior management team and stakeholders. The discussion will focus on the business of football and its interlinks with the financial markets. The visit will conclude with a networking reception. .
Programme
| 2.09pm | Train from London Euston to Watford Junction | |
| 2.30pm | Arrival at Watford Junction, transfer by stuttle bus to Watford Stadium | |
| 3.00pm | Tour of Watford stadium | |
| 3.45pm | The business of football. A conversation with the club’s representatives What are the costs and sources of income? What is the evolution of the business? Speakers include: – Paul O’Brien, Commercial Director, Watford FC – Emiliano Russo, Financial Director, Watford FC | |
| 4.15pm | A panel discussion with representatives of the club, private equity and private debt funds, specialised advisors (law firms) Covering the followinig topics: Why is this business in such great demand? Who are the new players? What are the new sources of financing, and what are the new financing tools? The discussion will be followed by a Q&A. Speakers include: – Paul O’Brien, Commercial Director, Watford FC – Emiliano Russo, Financial Director, Watford FC – Fabio Chiarenza, Head of Tax, Gianni & Origoni Law Firm – Specialized advisers and private equity firms (tbc) | |
| 5.30pm | Networking reception | |
| 6.15pm | Return by shuttle bus to Watford Junction | |
| 6.32pm | Train from Watford Junction to London Euston |