Oliver Finlay PhD has a diverse work experience in various roles related to sports investment, advisory, venture partnership, and performance management. Oliver is the Founder and Managing Partner of Beautiful Game Group LLC, a sports investment company. Oliver also works as a Senior Advisor at Cambridge Wilkinson, a global investment bank, and as a Venture Partner at Innovative Growth Capital (IGC). In the past, Oliver has held positions such as Director of Human Performance and Consultant at QI Racing and Director of Player Performance at Buffalo Sabres. Oliver has also worked with other organizations in roles focused on sports science, conditioning, and performance management. Oliver's expertise lies in leveraging industry knowledge, research, and corporate intentions to achieve sustained success and enhance brand value in the sports industry. Oliver has a PhD in Experimental Medicine and has conducted research on change management and performance management in high-performance sports organizations.
Oliver Finlay, PhD, has a strong educational background with degrees in various fields. Oliver obtained their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Experimental Medicine from The University of British Columbia in 2020. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Sporting Directorship from The Manchester Metropolitan University in 2017. In 2005, Oliver earned an MSc in Exercise Physiology from Loughborough University and in 2002, they obtained an MSc in Sports Physiotherapy from Sheffield Hallam University. Oliver'seducation history began with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret University in 1998.
Oliver Finlay also holds several additional certifications. In 2021, they obtained certifications in Life and Accident & Sickness Insurance from the Insurance Council of BC and LLQP (Segregated Funds & Annuities | Life Insurance | Accident & Sickness Insurance | Ethics & Professional Practice) from Durham College. Oliver also has certification in Accounting, Bookkeeping & Financial Statements from Udemy: Online Courses. In 2019, they became a Certified Change Management Practitioner through Prosci. Additionally, they hold certifications as an International Registered Sports Physical Therapist, Registered Physiotherapist, Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, Registered Acupuncturist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Therapeutic Thai Massage practitioner, Gold Level Sports Physiotherapist, Diploma in Sports Massage, and Chartered Physiotherapist.
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