Loïc Fery: Bridging the Gap Between Business Acumen and Sports Passion (MDE612)

17/05/2025 51 min Episodio 612
Loïc Fery: Bridging the Gap Between Business Acumen and Sports Passion (MDE612)

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Loïc Fery, a fascinating figure in both the business and sports worlds. Loïc shared insights from his diverse career, including his role as founding and running Chenavari, being the owner of French football club FC Lorient and his recent venture into the world of padel.

We discussed the similarities and differences between managing a sports team and running a business, with Loïc emphasizing the unique emotional aspect of sports. He also shared his journey into padel, from his first encounter with the sport to co-founding the 10 Padel team for the Hexagon Cup.

Loïc's passion for padel was evident as he described the sport's accessibility and social aspects. We explored the challenges of transitioning from tennis to padel and the intricacies of team selection for the Hexagon Cup.

The interview concluded with Loïc's thoughts on the future of padel, including its potential inclusion in the Olympics and its growth in various markets. Overall, it was an enlightening conversation that highlighted the exciting developments in the world of padel.

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