Episode 065 – Kevin Warren, President and CEO, Chicago Bears

Episode 065 – Kevin Warren, President and CEO, Chicago Bears 

Today on the Executives' Exchange, we have the privilege of sitting down with Kevin Warren, President of the Chicago Bears, to gain valuable insights into the world of sports management. Kevin shares compelling stories about his early career and life, painting a comprehensive picture of the drive and accomplishments that define his success today. 

 

00:00 – Intro  

1:03 – Early Childhood background 

8:39 – Meaning of mentorship and focus 

14:49 - Early career journey 

21:39 – Starting his sports firm 

24:52 – Biggest accomplishment 

30:41 – Shore Sponsorship 

31:27 – Approaching leadership 

36:06 – Changing the Big Ten 

38:18 - Fostering culture on and off the field 

45:12 – What advice would you have for someone who wants to go into sports 

00:00 – Rapid Fire Questions 

50:30 – First thing he does when he wakes up in the morning 

50:50 – Favorite life quote 

51:17 – Last movie he saw in the theater 

52:02 – Favorite Chicago restaurant 

53:40 – If you could buy a plane ticket right now, where would you go 

54:34 – Favorite Super Bowl snack 

55:58 - Outro 

 

Episode Link: Chicago Bears 

 

Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG 

Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago   

   

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