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S1: Vegas Golden Knights Chairman & CEO Bill Foley

S1: Vegas Golden Knights Chairman & CEO Bill Foley

FromNHL Executive Suite


S1: Vegas Golden Knights Chairman & CEO Bill Foley

FromNHL Executive Suite

ratings:
Length:
36 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey’s guest is Vegas Golden Knights Chairman and CEO Bill Foley. Foley reacts to the notion that he’s the most ‘interesting man in hockey’ (0:45), explains how is interest in purchasing the Jacksonville Jaguars led him to the NHL expansion opportunity in Vegas (1:30) and reveals the advice he’s offered


to the folks leading the NHL’s newest franchise in Seattle (3:50). He recalls his time at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (7:07), how he got his start on Wall Street (11:00), and how his initial small investments turned into great success (14:00). Foley shares his secrets in building the Golden Knights (15:08), his ‘we’re for real’ moment during the team’s inaugural season (23:45), how dealing with tragedy made everyone come together in Las Vegas (21:10), why the ‘Knight’ is an important part of his team’s culture (25:05) and how he’s excited for his new venture, The Folded Flag Foundation (30:18).
Released:
Jan 29, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.