#22. Andrew Messick – CREATING GREAT EXPERIENCES FOR ATHLETES – IRONMAN GROUP

Andrew Messick - IRONMAN GROUP
Andrew Messick is the President and Chief Executive Officer of The IRONMAN Group. During his tenure, The IRONMAN Group has grown from a triathlon-focused company to the world’s largest organizer of mass participation events with hundreds of stand-alone events a year across more than 50 countries in triathlon, running, trail-running, road cycling, and mountain biking. Andrew shares his broad experience and deep dives into Ironman's group strategy, its properties and the institution’s future.
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WHAT CAN YOU LEARN TODAY:
Ironman’s group strategy: from Ironman to mass participation events
The importance of creating unforgettable experiences for athletes
The whys of 2023-2026 Ironman World Championships with men & women on differents dates and locations (Nice-France, and Kona-HawaÏ) 
Brand love and innovation process 
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“Our goal is always to deliver exceptional race experiences for athletes.”
Andrew MESSICK
President and Chief Executive Officer, IRONMAN Group