Leaders Week London in review: NBA Europe, Alexis Ohanian, Snoop Dogg and other tidbits from Stamford Bridge
Leaders Worth Knowing PodcastShow Notes
The curtain has fallen on Leaders Week London at Stamford Bridge, and James Emmett and David Cushnan are joined by an all-star lineup to reflect on the major themes of the Summit.
Next League Founder and CEO Dave Nugent, Trippant Founder and CEO Tom Scott and Abe Madkour, Publisher and Executive Editor of Sports Business Journal share their highlights.
They include the latest from on and off stage on NBA Europe, as EMEA Managing Director George Aivazoglu provided a status update; Europe's venue boom and the commercial implications of it; the continuing rise of premium experiences; and the various leadership styles on display.
You'll also hear snippets from the stage on Thursday, including NBC Olympics and Paralympics President Molly Solomon; Richard Atkinson, Acting CEO at Wimbledon; NASCAR EVP and Chief Brand Officer Tim Clark; and Reddit Co-Founder and Chelsea FC Women Owner Alexis Ohanian.
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