The Set Point: Securing the future of volleyball

Ary Graça · Maureen Flores

Jan 2022 · Editora Máquina de Livros

About this ebook

"This book examines the trail blazed by the FIVB that culminated in the partnership with CVC Capital Partners. The authors explain each step of the way from the moment the FIVB's President acknowledged the lack of financial sustainability to secure the future of volleyball and his courageous decision to develop a new event based on cutting-edge technology, which led to financial innovation. The cutting-edge event is the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). It has three characteristics that fascinate the Volleyball Family. First, the determination of all parties involved in changing the sport, leveraging volleyball to the family entertainment industry. Second, the avenue of opportunities for innovation and sustainability opened by its implementation. Third, and most important for this book, it led the FIVB to CVC. However, sustainability does not take place overnight. The FIVB had to invest persistently in governance and in best management practices to reach the necessary state of preparedness before going to the market. Volleyball needed a shake-up. And that shake-up is happening."

About the author

"Dr Ary S. Graça F° is a lawyer and his professional trajectory was in finance, which brought him to positions at the head of companies, banks and investment firms. He was elected President of the International Volleyball Federation in 2012 and then re-elected for a second term to 2024. Previously, he served the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation and elevated Brazil to the greatest sporting power in the world in volleyball. Prof. Maureen Flores is a post-doctoral researcher in Applied Informatics and holds a D.Sc. in Public Policy Strategy and Development. She contributes to the media as a sports tech writer and supports several countries, International Sports Federations and companies to develop sports innovation ecosystems. "