Darryl Wilson

Darryl Wilson is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Business Management at the School of Sport and Physical Activity, University of Sheffield Hallam. He serves as the College Postgraduate Recruitment Lead for the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences. His roles combine teaching in sport economics and research leadership in major sporting events.

• Education: PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), PgCERT, FHEA
• Affiliations: Sport Industry Research Centre, External Examiner (MBA Birmingham University)

Wilson's research focuses on measuring success in major events like the Olympics, Paralympics, and Commonwealth Games. He explores home advantage effects, competitive balance, and global sport economics. His work bridges academic analysis with practical applications in event planning and policy.

Publications span over 20 years, emphasizing sport event metrics and global industry dynamics. He co-authored The Global Economics of Sport (Routledge, 2012) and contributes to journals like Managing Sport and Leisure and Sport Sciences for Health.

Teaching includes global sport economics modules and supervision of postgraduate programs. His external roles include recruitment leadership and academic oversight in sport management education.