Lee William McAteer

Forged strategic partnerships with leading sports foundations and global educational institutions, expanding program reach and credibility.

Drove significant organic growth, achieving over 30,000 organic searches per month for the company within its first two years of operation.

Secured and managed content distribution agreements. PROGRESS has been on major global platforms including WWE, Disney+, and Peacock TV, significantly expanding audience reach.

Produced and executed national and international wrestling events, generating widespread global media coverage and actively fostering the development of emerging talent.

Orchestrated the establishment and management of WWE's largest third-party wrestling content deal with PROGRESS Wrestling, making PROGRESS Wrestling the leading external content provider to WWE until the WWE-UFC merger in 2023

Acquired DEFY Wrestling, one of America's largest independent promotions to expand the global reach.

Working with A-list celebrities and blue-chip organisations, securing coverage with Marvel, Jimmy Fallon, Access Hollywood.

Created WrestleTours the largest travel provider for sending wrestling fans to global WWE events.

Provided instrumental strategic guidance that directly contributed to Tranmere Rovers FC securing two consecutive promotions, culminating in successful campaigns at Wembley Stadium.

Championed extensive community engagement initiatives, fostering robust relationships with local councils, diverse supporter groups, and key business leaders to amplify club impact.

Created innovative marketing campaigns to huge viral successes including pioneering the EFL's first Instagram shop for an EFL team.

Scaled a multi-national brand, earning recognition as ‘Best Summer Camp Organisation’ and featured prominently on Money Saving Expert for consumer value and brand values.

Orchestrated strategic alliances with multiple blue-chip brands and successfully managed multi-country expansions, significantly broadening market penetration.

In ten years became the second biggest recruiter to the USA for all cultural exchange Summer Camp activities.

Led the founding and global expansion of multiple successful youth and travel brands, including Camp Thailand, Wrestling Travel, and Camp South Africa.

Directed the planning and execution of large-scale international events, such as the African Music Awards, and secured high-profile media partnerships with top publications.

Successfully delivered the NCS on behalf of the UK Government

Drafted and reviewed critical legal agreements for a diverse portfolio of clients across major sectors, including the NHS, Honda, Claire's Accessories and Tesco, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Attended Employment Tribunals to represent Tesco

Achieved distinction as the youngest Production/Acting Editor since 1967, demonstrating exceptional early career leadership and capability.

Drove a significant 17% increase in magazine readership and boosted advertising revenue through innovative editorial and production strategies.

Worked on Max Power Magazine, CAR Magazine, Practical Classics

Started my £34million turnover business from the MMU Start-Up Incubator

Book written about me from David Taylor - head of MMU business school

Contributed strategic insights and guidance as an Advisory Board Member, working alongside prominent figures including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Dame Owers.

Helped the University through Covid to help change and evolve on how to structure schedules for students