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Andy Papathanassiou

NASCAR Visionary & Motorsports Industry Innovator

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Andy Papathanassiou Biography

After Andy Papathanassiou earned an undergraduate degree in Economics and a master's degree in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University, he sought to explore various industries to start a career. Though he didn't know much about it, NASCAR racing was on the list. He always had an interest in racing and believed his degree in organizational behavior combined with his athleticism could benefit the sport.

He aggressively sought out and worked as a garage hand for over a year as a member of several NASCAR crews. In 1992 he was offered a job with Hendrick Motorsports as the first ever pit crew coach. The job was with the newly formed DuPont race team, driven by Jeff Gordon. Papathanassiou immediately put Gordon's pit crew to work beginning with rigorous workouts and training designed to build power and teamwork in the pits. Over the years the paradigm shift pioneered by Papathanassiou became the standard in racing and revolutionized the way pit crews operate.

His perseverance and belief in the team concept helped Hendrick Motorsports teams win ten NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships. Today, Papathanassiou continues as the Director of Human Performance for Hendrick Motorsports. From 2000 to 2005, he became the company's Personnel Director where he worked with contracts, bonus programs, HR, safety & compliance, employee and driver development. Hendrick Motorsports has 550 employees with groups as varied as pilots, mechanics, engineers, business and administrative staffs.

Papathanassiou uses his life long competitive experiences to deliver engaging events and keynotes centering around going, "Over The Wallâ„¢," a philosophy he developed which brings the athletic mindset to any group or team

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  • How do I book Andy Papathanassiou to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andy Papathanassiou for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andy Papathanassiou, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andy Papathanassiou or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Andy Papathanassiou

    Speaking fees for Andy Papathanassiou, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andy Papathanassiou are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andy Papathanassiou, click the Check Availability 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 Andy Papathanassiou speak about?

    Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Coaching, Economy and Finance, Teamwork and Teambuilding, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Andy Papathanassiou travel from?

    Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Andy Papathanassiou’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Andy Papathanassiou 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 Availability 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 Andy Papathanassiou 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 Andy Papathanassiou 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, unbiased 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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Andy Papathanassiou Biography

After Andy Papathanassiou earned an undergraduate degree in Economics and a master's degree in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University, he sought to explore various industries to start a career. Though he didn't know much about it, NASCAR racing was on the list. He always had an interest in racing and believed his degree in organizational behavior combined with his athleticism could benefit the sport.

He aggressively sought out and worked as a garage hand for over a year as a member of several NASCAR crews. In 1992 he was offered a job with Hendrick Motorsports as the first ever pit crew coach. The job was with the newly formed DuPont race team, driven by Jeff Gordon. Papathanassiou immediately put Gordon's pit crew to work beginning with rigorous workouts and training designed to build power and teamwork in the pits. Over the years the paradigm shift pioneered by Papathanassiou became the standard in racing and revolutionized the way pit crews operate.

His perseverance and belief in the team concept helped Hendrick Motorsports teams win ten NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships. Today, Papathanassiou continues as the Director of Human Performance for Hendrick Motorsports. From 2000 to 2005, he became the company's Personnel Director where he worked with contracts, bonus programs, HR, safety & compliance, employee and driver development. Hendrick Motorsports has 550 employees with groups as varied as pilots, mechanics, engineers, business and administrative staffs.

Papathanassiou uses his life long competitive experiences to deliver engaging events and keynotes centering around going, "Over The Wallâ„¢," a philosophy he developed which brings the athletic mindset to any group or team

Andy Papathanassiou Videos

  • Andy Papathanassiou - Leading Forward 2018, Friday Keynote
    Check out what Andy Papathanassiou will be discussing in his Friday keynote at Leading Forward 2018! www.ahp.org/leadingforward
  • Andy Papathanassiou Keynote
    Andy Papathanassiou takes us into the professional motorsports world starting with his personal story and how his career in NASCAR began, oddly...
  • Better by Design CEO Summit 2013: Andy Papathanassiou
    Andy Papathanassiou became the first ever 'pit crew coach' when he was hired as a member of NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports team in 1992. His...

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  • How do I book Andy Papathanassiou to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Andy Papathanassiou for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Andy Papathanassiou, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Andy Papathanassiou or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Andy Papathanassiou

    Speaking fees for Andy Papathanassiou, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Andy Papathanassiou are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Andy Papathanassiou, click the Check Availability 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 Andy Papathanassiou speak about?

    Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Coaching, Economy and Finance, Teamwork and Teambuilding, Virtual Speakers.
  • Where does Andy Papathanassiou travel from?

    Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Andy Papathanassiou’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Andy Papathanassiou 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 Availability 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 Andy Papathanassiou 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 Andy Papathanassiou 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, unbiased 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.

Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Andy Papathanassiou for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Larry McReynolds, Richie Parker, Ray Evernham, Scott Pruett and Julia Landauer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andy Papathanassiou for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Andy Papathanassiou Speaker Videos

  • Andy Papathanassiou - Leading Forward 2018, Friday Keynote
    Check out what Andy Papathanassiou will be discussing in his Friday keynote at Leading Forward 2018! www.ahp.org/leadingforward
    Andy Papathanassiou Keynote
    Andy Papathanassiou takes us into the professional motorsports world starting with his personal story and how his career in NASCAR began, oddly enough, by breaking the law! How passion overcomes...
  • Better by Design CEO Summit 2013: Andy Papathanassiou
    Andy Papathanassiou became the first ever 'pit crew coach' when he was hired as a member of NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports team in 1992. His philosophy and views as an outsider ultimately shifted the...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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