Dave Ridley
Keynote Speaker: Operating Partner for People and Leadership at Riata Capital Group & Former Senior VP and CMO at Southwest Airlines
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Dave Ridley Biography
Dave Ridley retired from Southwest Airlines in 2015 after a twenty seven year career. During this period he served as a senior executive in a variety of operational, commercial, and staff functions including: SVP Chief Marketing Officer; SVP People and Leadership Development; SVP Business Development; and VP of Ground (Airport) Operations. From 1998 until his retirement he served on the Executive Committee, the CEO’s staff responsible for strategy and corporate policy.
Ridley now provides keynote speeches and consults with organizations across the world sharing lessons learned in his career at Southwest regarding building a world class brand based on service excellence, the type of leadership required to do so, and the importance of a healthy corporate culture in sustaining it. He is also Chairman of the I AM a Golfer Foundation, a nonprofit organization which seeks to be a catalyst for community transformation in South Dallas through the programming, preservation, and promotion of historic Cedar Crest Golf Course.
A native Texan, Ridley earned his BBA in the Honors Business Program at the University of Texas at Austin and received his MBA from Southern Methodist University.
Ridley has enjoyed 42 years of undeserved good fortune as the husband of Mary Flo Ridley. They are the grateful parents of three children as well as the grandparents of eight grandchildren. He is a passionate golf nut whose addiction thereto is perhaps equaled only to ice cream.
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What topics does Dave Ridley speak about?
Dave Ridley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Marketing, Travel, Sales, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Human Resources, Consulting and Inspirational.
Where does Dave Ridley travel from?
Dave Ridley generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Dave Ridley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Christian, Marketing and Travel. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Ridley for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. Dave Ridley generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Adrian Gostick, Kris Boesch and Jason Young. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Ridley for an upcoming event.
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How do I book Dave Ridley to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Ridley 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 Dave Ridley, 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 Dave Ridley or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Dave Ridley for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Dave Ridley, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Dave Ridley are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Ridley, 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 Dave Ridley speak about?
Dave Ridley is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Christian, Marketing, Travel, Sales, Business Leadership, Business Growth, Leadership, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Human Resources, Consulting and Inspirational. -
Where does Dave Ridley travel from?
Dave Ridley generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Dave Ridley?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Ridley 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 Dave Ridley 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 Dave Ridley 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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