Andy Papathanassiou
Keynote Speaker: NASCAR Pit Crew Innovator, Director of Human Performance, Teamwork Expert
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Andy Papathanassiou Biography
After earning an undergraduate degree in Economics and a master's degree in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University, Andy Papathanassiou was intrigued by various career paths, including NASCAR racing. His background in organizational behavior, combined with his athleticism—rooted in his days as a USA Today All-American in shot put and an academic All-American in football during high school—suggested he could make a significant contribution to the sport.
In 1992, he joined Hendrick Motorsports as the first ever pit crew coach, beginning with the Jeff Gordon-driven DuPont race team. Recognizing the need for enhanced efficiency and teamwork, Papathanassiou implemented rigorous training programs that emphasized practice, repetition, coaching, review, innovation, and process improvement. This approach not only transformed the operations of NASCAR pit crews but also set new standards for racing team performance. Over the years, these changes have contributed significantly to Hendrick Motorsports teams securing ten NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships.
Today, Papathanassiou serves as the Director of Human Performance at Hendrick Motorsports, a role that has evolved from his previous position as Personnel Director from 2000 to 2005. In his current capacity, he continues to influence over 550 employees across diverse groups including pilots, mechanics, engineers, and administrative staff. His work focuses on optimizing human performance and applying his "Over The Wall™" philosophy, which extends the athletic mindset to all team and organizational activities.
Papathanassiou is also a noted speaker, sharing insights on teamwork, peak performance, and innovation based on his extensive experience in motorsports. His speaking engagements often draw parallels between high-performance sports teams and business environments, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and strategic thinking for achieving success. Through his keynote speeches and experiential events, he continues to inspire a broad range of audiences, from corporate settings to educational institutions.
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Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as NASCAR, Business, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Sports, Manufacturing and Sports Coaching.
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Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including NASCAR, Business and Human Resources. The estimated speaking fee range to book Andy Papathanassiou for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Larry McReynolds, Richie Parker and Ray Evernham. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andy Papathanassiou for an upcoming event.
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Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andy Papathanassiou for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andy Papathanassiou, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andy Papathanassiou or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Andy Papathanassiou for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Andy Papathanassiou, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andy Papathanassiou are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andy Papathanassiou, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Andy Papathanassiou speak about?
Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as NASCAR, Business, Human Resources, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Sports, Manufacturing and Sports Coaching. -
Where does Andy Papathanassiou travel from?
Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Andy Papathanassiou?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Andy Papathanassiou for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Andy Papathanassiou for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Andy Papathanassiou or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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