Excel Sports Management has announced Excel Search & Advisory, an executive search and leadership consulting practice that formerly operated as Nolan Partners. Excel Search & Advisory combines Excel’s industry relationships with the specialized sports and entertainment executive search legacy of Nolan Partners. Acquired by Excel in 2022, Nolan Partners advises owners, investors, and boards in finding leadership talent and building leadership teams. Chad Biagini, who has been with Nolan Partners for nearly 10 years and led the practice in the US, will now lead all global business as President, Excel Search & Advisory. Stewart King, who has been with Nolan Partners for nearly eight years, will lead the international business out of the UK as Manager Director, International, Excel Search & Advisory. Paul Nolan, who founded Nolan Partners and shaped the firm’s industry reputation, will continue with Excel Search & Advisory as Executive Chair.