Thomas Staunton

Thomas Staunton is currently an Expert Partner at Portas, where he is primarily focused on providing visionary and transformative concepts, strategies, and thought-leadership for national multi-sport Games. He has been supporting visionary strategies for national multi-sport Games, ceremonies and activations, community engagement and legacy, athlete incentives, and financial sustainability.

Thomas has over 20 years of executive experience across the global sports and events industries and ultra-high-net-worth family offices. He has excelled in navigating complex environments and aligning public and private enterprises to deliver exceptional results for diverse sectors through sports and events. As the CEO of SoldOut Events, he leads an international award-winning agency specializing in the creation and execution of major international events, strategic marketing campaigns, and engaging brand activations. From concept to completion, Thomas oversees the delivery of local, national, and global events, including projects with significant cultural and logistical complexity, such as nine international multi-sport Games, multiple World Cups, and World Championships.

His visionary ideas leverage sports and events to create innovative marketing strategies, immersive brand experiences, and effective operational solutions that drive audience engagement and achieve measurable outcomes for clients. Thomas's diverse skillset and international experience make him a valuable Expert Advisor for organizations and rights holders seeking strategic guidance, operational excellence, and unparalleled service.

Thomas is a fan and social player of tennis and football, as well as an avid fan of rugby union, rowing, water polo, F1, equestrian, and athletics. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Association of Global Event Suppliers. He has received numerous awards, including ten Australian Event Awards, six Stevie Awards Asia Pacific, and six Meetings and Events Australia Awards.