Angela Ruggiero

Angela Ruggiero

Keynote Speaker: CEO & Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab & Four-Time Olympic Ice Hockey Medalist; Leading Business Executive & Women's Sports Advocate

Angela Ruggiero Biography

Angela Ruggiero is one of sport’s leading business executives, credited with producing the modern business model for the women’s sports industry. A decorated Olympic champion distinguished as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, Ruggiero has made a global impact in innovation and policy in sport through roles as a founder, investor, advisor, board member, and administrator for top organizations and governing bodies. She has been named to Sports Business Journal's 40 Under 40 List, Forbes’ Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Sport, and has been inducted into both the Hockey Hall of Fame and the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee Hall of Fame.

Ruggiero is CEO and co-founder of Sports Innovation Lab, a market research firm that advises the world’s most respected sports properties and global brands on how to create breakthrough fan experiences through technology. Sports Innovation Lab utilizes proprietary data, software, and analysts to identify and evaluate the trends, products and services driving the future of sport.

Ruggiero has served the Olympic Movement on the administrative and board levels for over a decade. She was a Member of the International Olympic Committee (2010-2018), on the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee, and was Chairperson for the IOC Athletes' Commission – the body representing all Olympians worldwide. She has also served on the Board of the United States Olympic Committee, was a Foundation Board Member of the World Anti-Doping Agency, and served as President and Board Member for the Women's Sports Foundation.

In prior professional roles, Ruggiero served as the Chief Strategy Officer for the successful Los Angeles 2028 Candidature Committee’s bid to host the 2028 Olympics, was a Senior Management Associate at Bridewater Associates, a New Business Consultant for NBC Sports, and Director of the New York Islanders.

Ruggiero’s athletic career was immortalized through her induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, becoming just the fourth woman ever to be inducted. She played in 256 ice hockey games for Team USA - more than any other player, male or female - capturing four Olympic medals along the way (Gold in ‘98, Silver in ‘02 and ‘10, and Bronze in ‘06), twice being named Best Defenseman at the Games, while also winning four World Championships. A four-time All-American at Harvard, she was a member of the Crimson’s 1999 NCAA National Championship team. In 2004, she was honored with the Patty Kazmaier Award – presented by the USA Hockey Foundation to the best player in women’s college hockey – and named the best player in the world by The Hockey News.

She currently serves on the Boards of Enthusiast Gaming (NASDAQ: EGLX), Arctos Sports Partners, Harvard Varsity Club, TitletownTech, Boston Athletic Association, and Women’s Sports Network, and is a member of World Rugby’s Executive Board.

Ruggiero is a graduate of the Harvard Business School (M.B.A.), Harvard College (B.A.) cum laude, and the University of Minnesota (M.Ed.).

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Angela Ruggiero Videos

Business Potential of Women's Sports | Angela Ruggiero | TEDxBoston
Olympian and Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero Pledges Brain

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Angela Ruggiero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Peak Performance, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Women, Personal Growth, Hockey, Sports, Athlete, Motivational, Leadership and Sports Motivation.

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Angela Ruggiero generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Angela Ruggiero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Peak Performance and Teamwork & Teambuilding. The estimated speaking fee range to book Angela Ruggiero for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Angela Ruggiero generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Nancy Kerrigan, Jim Morris and Donna Orender. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Angela Ruggiero for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/09/2024.

Angela Ruggiero Videos

Business Potential of Women's Sports | Angela Ruggiero | TEDxBoston
Olympian and Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero Pledges Brain

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  • How do I book Angela Ruggiero to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Angela Ruggiero 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 Angela Ruggiero, 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 Angela Ruggiero or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Angela Ruggiero for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Angela Ruggiero, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Angela Ruggiero are Below $10,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Angela Ruggiero, 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 Angela Ruggiero speak about?

    Angela Ruggiero is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Peak Performance, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Women, Personal Growth, Hockey, Sports, Athlete, Motivational, Leadership and Sports Motivation.
  • Where does Angela Ruggiero travel from?

    Angela Ruggiero generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Angela Ruggiero?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Angela Ruggiero 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 Angela Ruggiero 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 Angela Ruggiero 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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