Lee Darnbrough is a member of the Technical Committee at the Association of Sporting Directors and brings a wealth of experience in sports management and football. He previously served successfully as the Sporting Director of Hull City and Stoke City FC. He also worked as the Head of Scouting for Norwich City. Throughout his career as a sporting director, he has focused on optimizing club strategies, player scouting systems, and youth development pathways. Darnbrough is a key player in developing industry standards and best practices, working to support sporting directors in enhancing their profession and gaining recognition for their role in football. With his expertise, he contributes to building and strengthening the community of sporting directors.