MotoGP Appoints Vince Russell as Chief Financial Officer to Drive Global Growth Strategy

May 13, 2026: MotoGP has announced the appointment of Vince Russell as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, as the championship accelerates its global expansion and commercial transformation strategy.

Russell joins MotoGP with extensive experience across the media, entertainment, and technology sectors. Most recently, he served as CFO of Channel 4 in the United Kingdom, where he played a major role in enhancing financial performance while leading modernisation and organisational transformation initiatives.

Before his tenure at Channel 4, Russell spent 15 years with Sky, holding multiple senior finance leadership positions during a period marked by significant business growth and diversification. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Commenting on the appointment, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, said the company was pleased to welcome Russell during a crucial stage in MotoGP’s evolution.

“We are very pleased to welcome Vince to MotoGP at such an important moment for the business,” said Ezpeleta. “As we continue to develop and grow as a global sports and entertainment platform, his experience across leading international media and technology organisations, combined with his track record of driving transformation and financial performance, will be invaluable to the next phase of our development.”

Russell expressed enthusiasm about joining the championship during what he described as an exciting growth phase for the sport.

“I’m delighted to be joining MotoGP as the business enters an incredibly exciting new phase of growth,” Russell said. “The sport has a passionate global fanbase and significant potential, and I look forward to working with Carmelo, Enrique and Carlos, as well as the wider team, to build on this strong foundation and support the next phase of its development.”

The leadership appointment comes at a pivotal time for MotoGP as the championship continues to expand its international footprint, strengthen its commercial model, and enhance its position at the intersection of sport, media, and entertainment.

MotoGP also confirmed that Enrique Aldama will continue in his dual role as Chief Operating Officer and member of the Board, ensuring continuity within the organisation’s operational leadership structure.