JoAnn Neale

JoAnn Neale

Keynote Speaker: President & Chief Administrative & Strategy Officer at Major League Soccer & Soccer United Marketing

JoAnn Neale Biography

JoAnn Neale is the President and Chief Administrative and Strategy Officer for Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing, where she leads strategy, data, and business intelligence, overseeing the League’s long-term business planning and annual planning processes. Neale is accountable for all aspects of data integrity, analytics, and research, a role that also includes overseeing Technology, including business solutions, information security, and owned platforms.

Her role as the head of Human Resources involves managing employee relations, talent acquisition and development, benefits, compensation, human resources information systems, and culture, with a robust commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity. Neale also manages Administration, which is responsible for office design, space planning, vendor management, compliance, and day-to-day office services and operations.

As the architect of MLS WORKS, the League’s social responsibility platform, Neale spearheads the League’s overall social responsibility strategy. Under her leadership, MLS WORKS has established a commitment to social responsibility through national programs, charitable giving, and by initiating grassroots initiatives in underserved communities.

In addition to her role at MLS, Neale sits on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Soccer Foundation. Her influence and effective leadership in the sports industry have earned her considerable accolades. She was named a Sports Business Journal Game Changer, one of Adweek’s 30 Most Powerful Women in Sports, included in Crain’s Notable Women in the Business of Sports, and NY’s 100 Most Responsible Corporate Citizens lists. Additionally, the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women recognized her for her leadership in providing opportunities through sport to underserved girls.

Prior to joining MLS, Neale spent four years as an attorney at the law firms of Latham & Watkins and Duval & Stachenfeld, where she focused on corporate finance and real estate transactions. Neale earned her law degree from New York University’s School of Law, graduating cum laude, and received a Bachelor of Science degree, with distinction, from Cornell University.

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JoAnn Neale is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Soccer, Sports, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Business, Sports Motivation, Social Activism, Data and Strategic Leadership.

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JoAnn Neale generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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JoAnn Neale is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Soccer, Sports and Female Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. JoAnn Neale generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Johanna Faries, Donna Orender and Jodi Bondi Norgaard. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling JoAnn Neale for an upcoming event.

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  • How do I book JoAnn Neale to speak at my event?

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

    Speaking fees for JoAnn Neale, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire JoAnn Neale, 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 JoAnn Neale speak about?

    JoAnn Neale is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Soccer, Sports, Female Leadership, Women in Business, Influential Women, Business Leadership, Business, Sports Motivation, Social Activism, Data and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does JoAnn Neale travel from?

    JoAnn Neale generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for JoAnn Neale?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like JoAnn Neale 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 JoAnn Neale 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 JoAnn Neale 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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