Hoops Capital announce Mark Thompson as new CEO

Hoops Capital, owners of the Sydney Kings and Sydney Flames, today announced the appointment of Mark Thompson as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking the start of an exciting new chapter for Australia’s largest basketball enterprise.

Mark joins Hoops Capital with more than 20 years of global leadership experience across iconic companies including L’Oréal, Unilever and Nude by Nature, where he successfully led growth, transformation and international expansion. His appointment signals Hoops Capital’s commitment to driving innovation, building strong community connections, and cementing Sydney as the basketball capital of Australia.

Co-owner of Hoops Capital and business leader, Robyn Denholm, said this appointment reflects the new chapter the club is entering.

“We’re delighted that Mark Thompson will join us as our new CEO. His experience working across national and global brands and leading teams to drive significant growth and transformation will be a huge asset for Hoops Capital.

“At Hoops Capital we aspire to be a community, business and high-performance hub that is embedded throughout Sydney and New South Wales through a love of the sport of Basketball. I look forward to working with Mark as he takes our vision and drives it forward in an innovative way," Ms Denholm said.

Mark Thompson, CEO of Hoops Capital, said he is proud to join one of Sydney’s most iconic sporting organisations.

“I’m thrilled to join the Hoops Capital team ahead of what promises to be an exciting 2025/26 season. The Kings and Flames are clubs I’ve admired for many years, and I look forward to building on their proud history while shaping the next stage of growth. Basketball in Sydney is thriving, and together with our partners across community, business and government, I’m committed to ensuring the Kings and Flames continue to set the standard both on and off the court. I’m especially excited to work with the talented people who make Hoops Capital such a special place and to connect even more deeply with our fans.”

Hoops Capital will now focus on the recruitment of a General Manager of Basketball to work alongside Mr. Thompson and the team to further drive growth and engagement across the business.