Board Director Search for ASX-Listed IoT & Analytics Company
In 2021, MitchelLake was engaged to execute a Board Director Search for Catapult Sports (ASX:CAT), a global leader in sports technology, IoT, and performance analytics. As a publicly listed company experiencing significant global growth, Catapult required a Board Director with the expertise to help guide long-term strategy, governance, and shareholder value creation.
The mandate was to identify a leader with a track record in international markets, deep understanding of enterprise technology and data analytics, and experience serving on boards of listed companies. The right appointment would strengthen Catapult’s board composition, bringing diversity of perspective, strong governance, and sector-relevant expertise.
The Appointment
Through a targeted Board Director Search process, MitchelLake identified and assessed a pool of candidates with proven experience in technology, SaaS, and analytics ventures at scale. Candidates were evaluated not only for their board-level governance capabilities but also for their ability to provide strategic oversight across global expansion, innovation in sports technology, and investor relations.
The appointed Director has since contributed to strengthening Catapult’s board by balancing commercial acumen with governance expertise, helping guide the company’s next phase of international growth while ensuring alignment with shareholders and stakeholders across multiple markets.
This placement highlighted the importance of tailored Board Director Search for listed technology companies, where sector-specific insight and governance experience are equally critical.
About Catapult Sports
Catapult Sports exists to unleash the potential of every athlete and team on earth. Operating at the intersection of sports science, IoT, and data analytics, Catapult designs products that:
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Optimise performance.
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Reduce risk of injury.
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Quantify return to play.
Today, Catapult employs more than 400 staff across 24 locations and supports over 3,200 elite teams in 137 countries globally. Catapult Group International Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX:CAT), making it one of the most globally recognised sports technology ventures.
Partner With MitchelLake
MitchelLake has extensive experience delivering Board Director Search mandates for public companies, high-growth technology ventures, and global enterprises. Whether the requirement is for non-executive directors, independent board members, or specialist advisors, our team connects organisations with leaders who bring governance, sector knowledge, and global perspective.
👉 Contact us to explore our Board Director Search capability and learn how we help listed companies and scaling ventures strengthen governance and leadership at the board level.
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Product Launch · Asia
Catapult Sports Ltd →Catapult Sports delivered strong FY2026 results with 19% revenue growth to US$141M, 28% ACV growth to US$134M, and achieved operating leverage with 41% incremental margins. Company crossed US$30k average ACV per pro team for first time.
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Catapult Sports Ltd →Catapult Sports delivered strong FY26 results with 67% EBITDA growth, beating guidance and analyst expectations, suggesting robust business performance requiring senior talent
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Catapult Sports →Catapult Sports maintaining strong position as Bell Potter's key tech pick, with FY26 results pending and 50% EBITDA growth guidance
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