The Executives' Exchange 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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