Mark Ruddy, Founder and CEO
Mark Ruddy is a passionate and forward-thinking professional leading Grow Sport, a pioneering consultancy that’s transforming how sports clubs in Ireland are managed and developed.
With a career built across many areas of the sports industry, Mark brings both practical experience and strategic vision to every project. As a Certified Club Manager (CCM) through the Club Managers Association of Europe, he’s dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism and continuous learning, always looking for new ways to drive progress and innovation.
At Grow Sport, Mark’s mission is simple – to help sports clubs reach their full potential. His work covers everything from strategic planning and revenue generation to operations, finance, marketing and fractional management, offering each club a tailored approach that fits its unique ambitions.
Mark’s hands-on background in club management gives him a deep understanding of the challenges clubs face every day. Combined with his strategic mindset, it’s what makes Grow Sport a trusted partner for clubs that want to grow stronger, become more sustainable and achieve lasting success.
Away from his consultancy work, Mark remains closely connected to the wider sports community. He’s a strong believer in collaboration, knowledge sharing and supporting others in the industry to raise the overall standard of sports club management in Ireland.
With Grow Sport, Mark is helping shape a new future for sports consultancy in Ireland, one built on innovation, sustainability and a genuine commitment to helping clubs thrive.
Mark Ruddy, CCM
Certified Club Manager (CCM)
The CCM designation has been the hallmark of professionalism in club management since 1965 and is the cornerstone of CMAE’s member recognition programme. It is a valuable and widely respected mark of a manager’s commitment to professional development and the club industry.