Matthew O'Donohoe heads the International Sports division at Creative Artists Agency.
Creative Artists Agency is the market leader in sports and entertainment representation. Named by Forbes as the number one valued agency in the world for the 8th year in a row. The company has expertly represented an abundance of stars for over forty years, offering vital advice and guidance to individuals from a variety of sectors, including sport, music, television and film. Conducting its work globally, CAA prides itself on diversity and setting a precedent as an industry frontrunner.
Matthew is credited as one of the major architects behind CAA's rise to prominence, overseeing an international expansion of executives, a total that has risen from four to two hundred across Europe and Asia. Refusing to be pigeonholed to one particular area, he has displayed impeccable versatility, leaving a firm imprint on other vital aspects of the organisation, showcasing prominent skills in consulting, property sales and endorsements overseas.
His relentless work ethic has paid off substantially, resulting in the representation and development of a plethora of highly renowned athletes and businesses. Due to their reputation for excellence and dependability, under Matthew's stewardship, CAA have been able to attract stellar names, from Cristiano Ronaldo, Jose Mourinho, Dele Alli, Heung Min Son, Rafael Varane, Daniel Ricciardo and Nico Rosberg, to Formula 1, LA Clippers, Red Bull Racing and Riot Games/League of Legends.
Matthew specialised in accountancy and economics at the National University of Ireland, prior to enhancing his knowledge of accountancy, achieving an ACA qualification through the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Matthew was also named as a Leaders 40 under 40 in Sports in 2016.