Chief Operating Officer

Hexagon World Series (HWS) is a leading global, team-based professional padel circuit governed by the International Padel Federation (FIP). The series features eight mixed-gender teams, the world’s top players, and celebrity-owned franchises, each competing across a global series of events that celebrate padel’s position at the cross-section of sport, culture and entertainment.

Built on the success of the annual Hexagon Cup, which launched in 2023, HWS is designed to accelerate the global growth of padel by engaging sports fans through high-stakes, elite-level competition. Beyond the professional circuit, HWS is expanding its ecosystem by investing in padel club licensing and ownership, while scaling its amateur league platform operated in partnership with Playtomic, the world’s leading app for racket sports.

Hexagon World Series seeks an ambitious, high-potential operational leader ready to step into the Chief Operating Officer role and drive the next phase of growth for one of the most exciting properties in global sport. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior leader who has successfully built and grown teams and is looking to transition into an international executive leadership role.

Working closely with the CEO and executive team, the COO will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation, ensuring world-class delivery across events, team operations, commercial fulfilment, strategic partnerships, stakeholder relations, people, and business processes. The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance strategic thinking with execution, building scalable systems and high-performing teams as Hexagon continues its international expansion.

• Lead the day-to-day operations of Hexagon World Series across all functional areas.
• Translate the company's strategic objectives into clear operational plans and measurable outcomes.
• Drive operational excellence, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of all events and business activities.
• Lead the effective delivery of growth opportunities across non-event opportunities, including club acquisition, licensing and amateur leagues.
• Establish KPIs, reporting structures, and performance management frameworks across the organisation.

• Oversee planning and execution of all Hexagon World Series tournaments and related events.
• Ensure seamless coordination between sporting, commercial, marketing, finance and operational teams.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, risk assessments, and operational readiness plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in event operations, participant, fan and partner experience.

• Ensure all commercial rights, sponsorship agreements, and partnership obligations are delivered to a high standard.
• Work closely with Commercial and Marketing teams to maximise partner value and retention, assisting in the evolution of Hexagon from a single event to a global series.
• Develop operational frameworks that support future revenue growth and expansion opportunities.

• Build and implement scalable operational processes to support the company's growth ambitions.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement solutions that improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Lead cross-functional projects and business transformation initiatives.
• Introduce systems, tools, and workflows that enhance collaboration and decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department heads and emerging leaders across the business.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Support organisational design, recruitment, and succession planning initiatives.
• Act as a trusted deputy to the CEO…