Speakers & Advisors
The people in the room
Over the years KiteTalks has hosted governing-body executives, broadcasters, Olympians, agency founders, lawyers and academics. These are some of the voices who have shared what they know with our audience.
Advisors
A small group of senior figures who help shape what KiteTalks covers and who we bring on.
Ted Shaker
Founder & CEO, inCourage.com
- 13-time Emmy and two-time Peabody Award winning producer.
- Executive Producer of CBS Sports, covering 7 Super Bowls, 10 NBA Finals, 3 MLB World Series and 8 US Open Tennis Championships.
- Executive Producer of the ESPN 30 For 30 series.
Joy Bhattacharjya
CEO, Prime Volleyball League
- Project Director for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017.
- Team Director of the Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Former Vice President at Baseline Ventures.
Abhinav Bindra
Olympic Champion & Public Speaker
- India’s first individual Olympic gold medallist.
- Five-time Olympian.
- Speaks on performance, grassroots sport and life after competition.
Peter Drury
Sports Commentator
- One of the most recognisable commentary voices in world football.
- Joined KiteTalks to talk craft, preparation and authenticity behind the microphone.
Speakers have represented
FIFACBS SportsESPNMLB Advanced MediaNew York GiantsPepsiCoSwiss Football AssociationFédération Française de RugbyPrime Volleyball LeagueGlobal Sports Week
Speaker list
Titles reflect the role held at the time of each session.
Kenny Jean-MarieChief Member Associations Officer, FIFA
Ishveen AnandFounder & CEO, OpenSponsorship.com
Tom ByerAuthor, Soccer Starts At Home
Tatjana HaenniHead of Women’s Football, Swiss Football Association
Joe MorrisonLive Sport Broadcaster
Joe FavoritoAuthor, Sports Publicity: A Practical Approach
Russell ScibettiVice President, Strategy & Business Intelligence, New York Football Giants
Rushdee WarleyCEO, Inspire Institute of Sport
Tracy LuProject Group Leader Administration, FIFA
Hervé André-BenoitFounder & CEO, Hurricane Group
David MeltzerCo-Founder & CEO, Sports 1 Marketing
Martin CockburnFounding Partner, MCA Sports Law
Sean CallananFounder & CEO, SportsGeek
William NortonDirector & Faculty Lecturer, University of Massachusetts
Arnaud DrijardCo-Founder & CEO, Global Sports Week
Jeremy ErberDirector, CSM Sport & Entertainment
Julien MontelPresident, JUM Consulting
John WarrenSenior Manager, Legal & Business Affairs, MLB Advanced Media
Josh PageSenior Manager Brand Marketing, PepsiCo (PBNA)
Faisal SyedAdvisory Board Member & Head Asia Pacific, Topya!
Gilles MegeInternational Department Officer, Fédération Française de Rugby
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