Johann Koss
Keynote Speaker: Founder of Right To Play, FairSport & Fire A; Former Olympic Speedskater
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Johann Koss Biography
Johann Koss was an Olympic speed skater and is considered to be one of the greatest winter Olympians of all time. In 1994, he made world headlines when he won three gold medals in the Lillehammer Olympic Games in his home country of Norway, adding to his one gold and one silver medal from the Albertville Olympic Games two years prior. He won 3 world championship and set 11 World records speedskating.
Koss is currently the CEO and founder of Fire A, a private investment firm and consultancy on Environment, Social, and Governance and sustainable businesses. He is an internationally recognized social entrepreneur who has been widely acknowledged for his work in promoting the use of sport and play as a tool for positive childhood development. He founded Right To Play in 2000, dedicating himself to growing it into an influential international non-government organization and a leader in the Sport for Development and Peace movement.
Koss also founded FairSport, Circmar, and Masterment, and he has more than 15 year investment experience working with several Private Equity, Venture and Hedge Fund as an independent board member, investor, advisor and corporate builder. Right To Play operates in more than 20 countries reaching over two million children each week, and as of 2022 had an annual budget of $58million. The organization is supported by 650 staff worldwide and 60,000 volunteer Coaches.
Koss has an undergraduate medical degree from the University of Queensland, and an Executive MBA from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
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Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Non-Profit, Education, Sports, Family & Parenting, Leadership, Finance, Sustainability, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, ESG, Motivational and Youth.
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Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Olympic Athlete, Athlete and Executive Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Johann Koss for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Johann Koss generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Afdhel Aziz, Mona Das and Mike Wallace. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Johann Koss for an upcoming event.
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Johann Olav Koss On Gender Inequality & The Role Of Sports June 15, 2011 Johann Olav Koss explains why trying to challenge gender inequality through sport ...
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Olympic Athletes and the Power to Give Back | Johann Koss
Sport and play are our instincts and a human need. Events like the Olympics show us sport's ability to transcend our differences and unite us -- both in victory ...
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World Recognizes a New Day for Play | Johann Koss
When I think about the power of sport and play to transform children's lives and change our world, I think about kids like Daphine. At 15 years old, if you ask ...
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Right to Play leader Johann Olav Koss honored in DC
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How much does it cost to book Johann Koss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Johann Koss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Johann Koss, 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 Johann Koss speak about?
Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Olympic Athlete, Athlete, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business, Business Leadership, Non-Profit, Education, Sports, Family & Parenting, Leadership, Finance, Sustainability, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Environment, ESG, Motivational and Youth. -
Where does Johann Koss travel from?
Johann Koss generally travels from Toronto, Canada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Johann Koss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Johann Koss 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 Johann Koss 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 Johann Koss 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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