Shaz Kahng

Shaz Kahng

Keynote Speaker: Board Director at GoPro, Former CEO of Gymboree & Award-Winning Author

Shaz Kahng Biography

Shaz Kahng is a visionary leader, strategist, innovator, and game-changing senior executive who has catalyzed consumer-focused businesses and brands, achieving breakthrough results. She is adept at turning around, growing, and expanding businesses globally and has extensive expertise in omni-channel, apparel/footwear, consumer goods, luxury, and consumer tech. A serial board director and CEO, Shaz excels at devising unique strategies, building brand equity, and delivering outstanding results. One of the most rewarding aspects of her career has been coaching and mentoring others.

Shaz has a wealth of experience running companies and businesses such as Gymboree, Lucy Activewear, Nike and working with brands like Staples, Carters, Sephora, Tiffany, Levi Strauss, Macy's, Quaker Oats, Kraft, and P&G. As the first female to hold a global business P&L at Nike, Shaz led a turnaround of the Nike Cycling business making it profitable for the first time in history. As CEO of Lucy Activewear, Shaz and her team reinvented the company and achieved profitability in 13 months, nearly two years ahead of corporate expectations. She has served on the boards of children’s apparel retailer Gymboree and OMSignal, a smart apparel company.

Driven by a lifelong desire to learn, Shaz has been a scientist, a consulting partner, an e-commerce expert, and a brand and marketing strategist. She is eager to embrace new ideas, experiences, and approaches. She is fueled by her desire to make a positive impact, lead with honor, work collaboratively, and have some fun.

She currently serves as a board director for GoPro (NASDAQ: GPRO) and is an Audit Committee member. She is also a board director for Inside Tracker, a health and wellness company and is Chair of the Compensation Committee and sits on the Audit Committee. Additionally, Shaz is on the Investor Advisory Council of AVG Funds, a venture capital firm. Shaz is a founder and board director for Wharton Alumni for Boards and is a board director of nonprofit LiveGirl focused on developing the next generation of female leaders.

Shaz is married and the mother of twin girls. She is the author of The Closer, an award-winning novel about the first female CEO of a sports company and the secret society of professional women, called the Ceiling Smashers, who help her succeed. She is a Rescue SCUBA diver, a golfer who dreams of having a single digit handicap, and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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Shaz Kahng Speaking Topics

The Stunning Secrets to Transform Customer Experience

How to Apply Innovation to Grow a Business

How to Turn Around a Failing Business

Why Being a Female and a Woman of Color Can Be An Asset as a Leader

How to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Industry

Shaz Kahng Videos

Shaz Kahng | The Superpowers of Ceiling Smashers | Talks at Google

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How much does it cost to book Shaz Kahng for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Shaz Kahng, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shaz Kahng are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shaz Kahng, 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 Shaz Kahng speak about?

Shaz Kahng is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Consulting, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Retail, Authors, Women, Leadership, Influential Women, Women's History Month, Thought Leadership and Literary.

Where does Shaz Kahng travel from?

Shaz Kahng generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Shaz Kahng?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shaz Kahng 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 Shaz Kahng 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 Shaz Kahng 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.


Shaz Kahng is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Consulting. The estimated speaking fee range to book Shaz Kahng for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Shaz Kahng generally travels from Connecticut, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jennifer Hyman, Randi Zuckerberg and Gisel Ruiz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Shaz Kahng for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/12/2024.

Shaz Kahng Speaking Topics

  • The Stunning Secrets to Transform Customer Experience

  • How to Apply Innovation to Grow a Business

  • How to Turn Around a Failing Business

  • Why Being a Female and a Woman of Color Can Be An Asset as a Leader

  • How to Thrive in a Male-Dominated Industry

Shaz Kahng Videos

Shaz Kahng | The Superpowers of Ceiling Smashers | Talks at Google
  • How do I book Shaz Kahng to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for Shaz Kahng, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Shaz Kahng are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Shaz Kahng, 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 Shaz Kahng speak about?

    Shaz Kahng is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Consulting, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Retail, Authors, Women, Leadership, Influential Women, Women's History Month, Thought Leadership and Literary.
  • Where does Shaz Kahng travel from?

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

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Shaz Kahng 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 Shaz Kahng 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 Shaz Kahng 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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