Rasmus Ankersen

Rasmus Ankersen

Keynote Speaker: Sports Management & Performance Analytics Expert; CEO of Sport Republic; Author of "The Gold Mine Effect"; Former Chairman of FC Midtjylland

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Rasmus Ankersen Biography

Rasmus Ankersen is a Danish author, entrepreneur, and football executive known for his work in sports management, talent development, and performance analytics. Ankersen began his career as a professional football player with Midtjylland in Denmark, but a serious knee injury in his first senior game ended his playing career. He transitioned to coaching, analysis, and leadership, earning the UEFA A Licence and working as an assistant coach at the youth level, where he developed expertise in player development and performance culture.

Ankersen traveled globally, immersing himself in high-performance athletic environments, including training with Jamaican sprinters, Brazilian footballers, and African long-distance runners. This research informed his writing career. He is the author of the international bestseller "The Gold Mine Effect," which examines why world-class talent emerges from specific locations and how organizations can foster environments where talent thrives. In "Hunger in Paradise," Ankersen explores the risks of complacency and resistance to change in successful organizations, offering insights for leaders on maintaining adaptability and long-term relevance. His other works include "A Winner's DNA," "Mid-level DNA," and "Education of a Winner."

Ankersen co-founded the Twenty First Group, a sports intelligence service focused on unlocking commercial value and driving sporting success through data analytics and strategic insights. He served as chairman of FC Midtjylland, where the club secured multiple Danish Superliga titles by leveraging data-driven talent development strategies. As co-director of football at Brentford FC in England, Ankersen contributed to the club's promotion to the Premier League, implementing a recruitment and squad-building model based on advanced analytics, performance metrics, and sustainable value creation. Brentford's approach emphasized identifying undervalued players, developing them within a strong performance culture, and reinvesting profits.

Ankersen co-founded Sport Republic with Henrik Kraft and serves as CEO. The organization acquires and develops football clubs using shared knowledge, analytics, and performance principles, and is the majority shareholder of Southampton and Göztepe, expanding Ankersen's influence across multiple football leagues and cultures. Beyond his executive roles, Ankersen has delivered a TED Talk titled "How to Outthink Your Competition," and is engaged by global organizations such as Google, Meta, LEGO, Microsoft, Boston Consulting Group, Coca-Cola, AstraZeneca, Roche, Cisco, SAP, Volvo, and Novo Nordisk, sharing insights on leadership, high performance, and organizational culture.

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Rasmus Ankersen Videos

How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports ...
Rasmus Ankersen - The High Performance Anthropologist - YouTube
The Gold Mine Effect - Rasmus Ankersen - YouTube

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Speaking fees for Rasmus Ankersen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rasmus Ankersen are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rasmus Ankersen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Rasmus Ankersen speak about?

Rasmus Ankersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Business Authors, Business Leadership, Sports Motivation, Overcoming Adversity and Sports Coaching.

Where does Rasmus Ankersen travel from?

Rasmus Ankersen generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Rasmus Ankersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Peak Performance, Business Authors and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rasmus Ankersen for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Rasmus Ankersen generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Eruzione, JP Pawliw-Fry and John Register. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rasmus Ankersen for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/06/2026.

Rasmus Ankersen Videos

How to outthink your competition -- with a lesson from sports ...
Rasmus Ankersen - The High Performance Anthropologist - YouTube
The Gold Mine Effect - Rasmus Ankersen - YouTube
  • How do I book Rasmus Ankersen to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Rasmus Ankersen 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 Rasmus Ankersen, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Rasmus Ankersen or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Rasmus Ankersen for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Rasmus Ankersen, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Rasmus Ankersen are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rasmus Ankersen, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Rasmus Ankersen speak about?

    Rasmus Ankersen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Peak Performance, Business Authors, Business Leadership, Sports Motivation, Overcoming Adversity and Sports Coaching.
  • Where does Rasmus Ankersen travel from?

    Rasmus Ankersen generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Rasmus Ankersen?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rasmus Ankersen 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rasmus Ankersen 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 Rasmus Ankersen 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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