Dr Johan Rewilak
Senior Lecturer in Sport Management
Areas of expertise
Sports finance, sports economics, football finance, sports tournaments and competitions, economic impact of sporting events, performance at the Olympic Games, and policy and rule changes in sport.
Profile
Dr Johan Rewilak is an Associate Professor of Sport Management specialising in sports finance and sports economics. His research explores how sporting event and tournament design, exploring how competition formats, rules, and policy changes influence participant behaviour, performance, revenues, and competitive balance. He has also conducted research on the Olympic Games, analysing both their economic impact and the key factors that determine sporting success.
Johan provides expert commentary on the financial health of professional sport, particularly football, including the impact of parachute payments as well as wider issues such as multiclub ownership. He is frequently invited to discuss the economic impact and legacy of major sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games, Olympic Games, and FIFA World Cup. He has worked with media outlets such as the BBC, the Financial Times, and public broadcasting networks across the United States.
Interview booking
Please call the press office on +44 (0)1509 222224 to arrange an interview with Dr Johan Rewilak.