Bridging cultures.
Uniting teams.
The global football market continues to grow and more and more international football players are being transferred to different leagues. Therefore, there is a rising demand for bilingual interpreters that help break the language barriers and are also well-immersed in the culture of the country and have a passion for the sport. Enter EQUIPT.
What is EQUIPT
EQUIPT is a global sports agency founded by Harry Bissell offering international football players interpreter services and day-to-day support tailored around their individual needs, helping them integrate smoothly into their new environment and clubs, allowing them to focus on their game and perform better.
Our mission
EQUIPT is dedicated to laying the foundation and enabling the football industry globally to grow sustainably by ensuring the success of players and those providing them support.
Founder
Harry Bissell founded EQUIPT to support
international football players. After a
life-changing move to Japan due to the 2008
financial crisis, he discovered a talent for
interpreting while playing for an amateur
team. This sparked a career that inspired him
to create EQUIPT.
Observing the challenges players face, Harry
embraced Japan’s model of deeply integrated
interpreters. He aims to make this the global
standard, ensuring players can adapt,
communicate, and perform at their best.
For Harry, EQUIPT isn’t just a business — it’s a
mission to bridge cultures and help players
thrive, transforming football worldwide.
our most valuable playerS
The Team
Harry Bissell
Read moreAs EQUIPT’s CEO and the face of the company, I bring over 10 years of experience as a football interpreter. Having faced the challenges of the role firsthand, I’m dedicated to building a strong support network for interpreters. As a UK native who has adapted to Japanese culture, I offer a unique perspective on fostering cultural understanding and professionalism within our team and the industry.
Connor Casner
Read moreWith a track record of leadership in innovative technologies and finance, my role is to enable international success by implementing systems and platforms that streamline international growth. While maintaining focus on effective growth at the initial stages of EQUIPT, I will be driving the development of EQUIPT’s long-term vision using both new and traditional technology.
Wim Focquet
Read moreLeveraging my three decades of experience and extensive network in the football world, I help design and deliver programs that prepare interpreters to thrive in the football environment. This includes cultural training, real-time communication strategies, and supporting players in integrating into their new surroundings both on and off the field.
Gill McLaughlin
Read moreWith over 20 years of running marketing, strategy and operations in FTSE 100 companies, Web3, consultancy and start-ups, my role is making sure everything works smoothly. From onboarding new interpreters, to matching them with clubs or players, tracking the impact and being able to share insights quickly ensuring that the team can adapt to any changing needs.