218 - Ronan Dunne, Chairman, CEO: Sports Series, Six Nations Rugby - Scrum & Circuitry: The High-Tech Evolution of Rugby

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14-07-2024 • 54 mins

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Episode Title: 🇬🇧Scrum & Circuitry: The High-Tech Evolution of Rugby🇬🇧

A familiar face on this week's episode of the #HTSportsSeries on Heads Talk . I enjoy my dialogues with this guest and enjoy even more listening to him impart his knowledge in this space. Our previous episode explored the world of 5G and Telecommunications, which you can find a link in the show notes below. Since then, he has embarked on new and exciting ventures while maintaining his passion for the intersection of technology and experience. This makes him the perfect guest for the Heads Talk sports series.

Ronan Dunne is the Chairman of Six Nations Rugby and the former EVP and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. He has had an impressive career in senior leadership roles, including serving as the CEO of Telefónica UK (O2). He currently serves on several advisory boards and is a non-executive director at Marks and Spencer.

In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking technology transforming the world of sports, with a special focus on rugby. Ronan provides an in-depth look at the advancements in this field, highlighting how these innovations enhance the preparation, execution, and enjoyment of the game for both players and fans. Prepare for yet another forensic conversation that showcases the marvels of #SportsTech today.

Topics Covered:
◽️SportsTech Vectors - Broadcasting, Health and Wellbeing, Fan Experience
◽️Analysis on SportsTech Specific to the Rugby Game
◽️Watch Together Technology
◽️Sportable Technologies
◽️Virtual Season Tickets
◽️Business of Sponsorships in Sports
◽️Athletes Financial Independence: Endorsements and Sponsorship Deals
◽️Women's Influence in Sports and the Growth of Professional Contracts
◽️Game Changer: Realtime Sports Data & Medical Science for Coaches/Trainers
◽️Dialogues Vs Banning Vs Boycotts: Participation Power in the Space of Geopolitics
◽️The NFL Business

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NB: Apologies for the quality of sound in some areas of the dialogue.

Ronan's First Episode on Heads Talk here 🇺🇸Verizon’s Change Agent🇺🇸

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