Christian Horner Lands Private Equity Advisor Role Following Red Bull Departure

Christian Horner has taken on his first major role since his shock exit from Red Bull, joining London-based private equity house Oakley Capital as an advisor.
The 52-year-old Englishman was sacked by the Milton Keynes team after two decades of success, bringing a turbulent end to his long tenure as team principal.
In the months following his departure, speculation mounted over a potential return to Formula 1, with Alpine, Aston Martin and potential Chinese newcomer BYD all mentioned as possible destinations.
However, Horner’s first move has come outside of motorsport, as he steps into a broader sporting investment role with Oakley Capital.
His advisory position will focus on identifying and unlocking new opportunities within the sports sector, which remains a highly competitive space for private equity.
Oakley Capital Founder and Managing Partner Peter Dubens welcomed the appointment, saying: “Christian Horner is widely recognised as a highly successful leader in global sport.”
Dubens added: “His track record, expertise and commercial instinct will be invaluable as we continue to scale our sports portfolio.”
Dubens also outlined the firm’s investment philosophy, stating it is drawn to “founder-led, high-growth” businesses and “under-commercialised ‘scarce’ assets with significant untapped potential.”
Horner expressed his own enthusiasm for the new challenge, explaining: “Sports businesses are benefitting from growing global audiences and participation rates as more people embrace healthier, active lifestyles.”
He continued: “I have known and respected Peter and the Oakley team for many years and have always admired their approach to building ambitious, founder-led businesses.”
Horner also stated that he looks “forward to working together in the future and sharing my experience to help support the next generation of standout sports businesses.”
Oakley Capital’s existing sports portfolio includes Athena Racing, now known as GB1, which holds the position of Challenger of Record for the 38th America’s Cup.
The firm’s other sports investments include high-performance padel racket producer NOX, Vice Golf and marine action sports brand North Sails.
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