presents
The power of the Olympic brand and the geopolitics of global sport (webinar)
Tues. May 13 – 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Featured Speaker:
Terrence H. Burns (Chairman and Owner, T. Burns Sports Group, LLC)
Terrence H. Burns is a seasoned international sports and Olympic marketing executive with over 30 years of experience in marketing communications, brand management, and sponsorship marketing. As the Chairman and Owner of T. Burns Sports Group, LLC, based in Nashville, TN, he specializes in global sports consulting, working with high-profile clients such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and bids for major events like the Salt Lake City 2034 Winter Games, Saudi Arabia 2034 FIFA World Cup, and Doha 2030 Asian Games. His career highlights include contributing to six winning Olympic bids (Beijing 2008, Vancouver 2010, Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, Los Angeles 2028, Salt Lake City 2034) and two FIFA World Cup bids (2018, 2026).
Featured Moderator:
Karl Dean
Karl Dean served as the sixth Mayor of Nashville and Davidson County. He was elected in 2007 and re-elected in 2011. Dean first held public office when he was elected as Nashville’s Public Defender in 1990. He was re-elected in 1994 and 1998. He served as Metro Law Director from 1999 to January 2007, when he resigned to run for the office of mayor. Karl Dean has taught at Vanderbilt Law School, Belmont University, and Boston University.
