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  • The Old Way of
    Finding Talent
    Won't Build
    What's Next.

    In a world moving faster than ever, leadership, scale, and transformation demand more than a placement. They demand a partner.

  • When Time
    Matters Most,
    So Does Whom
    You Trust.

    Our interim leaders bring speed, clarity, and results – stepping in quickly, leveling up performance, and leaving your team stronger than they found it.

    Learm more about Interim Solutions

  • Your Next Big
    Bet Deserves
    More Than Just
    Instinct.

    We connect the dots between culture and coaching, business acceleration and leadership development – so you move faster and build the team that builds the business.We combine deep human insights with digital intelligence to uncover leaders who outperform - on paper and in practice.

    Learn more about Executive Search

  • Built In, Not
    Bolted On.

    We connect the dots between culture and coaching, business acceleration and leadership development – so you move faster and build the team that builds the business.Real growth requires more than support. Embedded talent seamlessly integrates with your team, accelerates your strategy, and scales at your speed.

    Learn more about Embeded Recruiting

  • Talent,
    Solved.

    We connect the dots between culture and coaching, business acceleration and leadership development – so you move faster and build the team that builds the business.

    Learn more about Consulting Solutions

SPORTS, MUSIC, & ENTERTAINMENT

Sports & Entertainment


The Turnkey Group was born in sports and entertainment. We ran sports and entertainment businesses before we became executive recruiters. Our hands-on experience in the field, combined with 25 years in executive search, allow us to uniquely understand your roles and culture. While our placements mostly work within the team and league space, our placements often come from other industries. Whether you are looking for someone with exact experience in our world, or someone who will have a fresh take on your business, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve placed people across every business department there is, including sales, marketing, finance, HR, legal, operations, and many more. Our extensive and current work in this space allows us to start your search “on second base.”

Sports & Entertainment is led by Len Perna. Since 1996, Len Perna has been the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Turnkey.  Len has 30+ years’ experience in the sports and entertainment industry, with senior level management experience in sales, event marketing and management, sponsorships, venue feasibility and development, facility operations, licensing and legal affairs.

Since founding Turnkey, Len Perna has successfully managed over 1,800 executive searches. He quickly established TurnkeyZRG as a leader in the space, known for its professionalism, confidentiality, and tremendous hires. Len Perna is an expert at understanding organizational culture, fit, and blending personalities. He regularly presents at sports awards ceremonies and speaks at industry conferences.

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Sports, Media, & Entertainment team

Global Scale.
Boutique Feel.

We are in the markets that matter, but we show up like we’re part of your team. Hands-on, high-touch, and built around your goals.