September 30, 2026
Dublin, Ireland – GGA Partners has appointed Marc Newey, CCM, CCE as Director, Executive Search & Leadership Advisory within its EMEA practice, further strengthening one of the firm's core consulting disciplines: helping clubs, resorts, and leisure businesses identify, recruit, develop, and retain exceptional leaders.
Marc will lead executive search assignments, leadership advisory engagements, and executive coaching initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Working closely with boards, owners, and senior executives, he will support clients in building leadership teams capable of delivering long-term strategic success.
A hugely respected figure in the club management profession, Marc has served as President of the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE) and became the first executive in Europe and the Middle East to earn the Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation through the Club Management Association of America. He has led resorts and clubs through growth, change, and long-term strategic development, with particular experience in building high-performing teams, aligning boards and executives, and strengthening leadership capability.
Rob Hill, Partner & Managing Director, EMEA, GGA Partners, added:
“Marc's appointment is an exciting step forward for our EMEA practice and our Executive Search & Leadership Advisory business. Having worked closely with Marc and the Board at Roehampton Club for more than ten years, we have seen the impact of his leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to align stakeholders around a shared vision. As demand continues to grow for executive search, leadership development, succession planning, and executive coaching across our region, Marc's experience and reputation will further strengthen our ability to help organisations identify, develop, and retain exceptional leaders.”
Commenting on his appointment, Marc Newey said:
""After many years leading clubs and working alongside outstanding boards and management teams, I'm excited to begin a new chapter with GGA Partners. Leadership can have an extraordinary impact on an organisation's culture, performance, and long-term success, and I look forward to helping clients identify and develop the talented people who will lead their clubs and businesses into the future."
GGA Partners™ has offices in Toronto, Canada; Phoenix and West Palm Beach, USA; and Dublin, Ireland. For further information about GGA Partners™ visit: www.ggapartners.com
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GGA Partners™ contact:
Rob Hill
Managing Director & Partner
t: +353-86-681-2744
e: rob.hill@ggapartners.com
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About GGA Partners™
GGA Partners provides strategic consulting, executive search, leadership advisory, operations consulting, and transaction support services to leading golf courses, private clubs, resorts, hospitality businesses, and residential communities worldwide.
Established in 1992 as the KPMG Golf Industry Practice, our global team of experienced professionals leverage in-depth business intelligence and proprietary global data to deliver impactful strategic solutions and lasting success.
