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Johann Koss

Founder of Right To Play, FairSport & Fire A; Former Olympic Speedskater

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Johann Koss Biography

Johann Koss was an Olympic speed skater and is considered to be one of the greatest winter Olympians of all time. In 1994, he made world headlines when he won three gold medals in the Lillehammer Olympic Games in his home country of Norway, adding to his one gold and one silver medal from the Albertville Olympic Games two years prior. He won 3 world championship and set 11 World records speedskating.

Koss is currently the CEO and founder of Fire A, a private investment firm and consultancy on Environment, Social, and Governance and sustainable businesses. He is an internationally recognized social entrepreneur who has been widely acknowledged for his work in promoting the use of sport and play as a tool for positive childhood development. He founded Right To Play in 2000, dedicating himself to growing it into an influential international non-government organization and a leader in the Sport for Development and Peace movement.

Koss also founded FairSport, Circmar, and Masterment, and he has more than 15 year investment experience working with several Private Equity, Venture and Hedge Fund as an independent board member, investor, advisor and corporate builder. Right To Play operates in more than 20 countries reaching over two million children each week, and as of 2022 had an annual budget of $58million. The organization is supported by 650 staff worldwide and 60,000 volunteer Coaches.

Koss has an undergraduate medical degree from the University of Queensland, and an Executive MBA from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

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    Speaking fees for Johann Koss, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Johann Koss charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Johann Koss, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Johann Koss?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Johann Koss for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Johann Koss for your next private or corporate function.
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Founder of Right To Play, FairSport & Fire A; Former Olympic Speedskater

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Johann Koss Biography

Johann Koss was an Olympic speed skater and is considered to be one of the greatest winter Olympians of all time. In 1994, he made world headlines when he won three gold medals in the Lillehammer Olympic Games in his home country of Norway, adding to his one gold and one silver medal from the Albertville Olympic Games two years prior. He won 3 world championship and set 11 World records speedskating.

Koss is currently the CEO and founder of Fire A, a private investment firm and consultancy on Environment, Social, and Governance and sustainable businesses. He is an internationally recognized social entrepreneur who has been widely acknowledged for his work in promoting the use of sport and play as a tool for positive childhood development. He founded Right To Play in 2000, dedicating himself to growing it into an influential international non-government organization and a leader in the Sport for Development and Peace movement.

Koss also founded FairSport, Circmar, and Masterment, and he has more than 15 year investment experience working with several Private Equity, Venture and Hedge Fund as an independent board member, investor, advisor and corporate builder. Right To Play operates in more than 20 countries reaching over two million children each week, and as of 2022 had an annual budget of $58million. The organization is supported by 650 staff worldwide and 60,000 volunteer Coaches.

Koss has an undergraduate medical degree from the University of Queensland, and an Executive MBA from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.

Johann Koss Videos

  • Johann Olav Koss - Keynote - McCormack Sport Leaders Forum
    Johann Olav Koss Norway Olympian - Founder of Right to Play Keynote Topic: Sport for Change Moderators: Emma Dennis & Madeline Ellnor
  • The power of play: Johann Koss at TEDxLakeGeneva
    With four Olympic speed skating gold medals, 10 world records and three world championships, Johann Koss is one of the greatest winter athletes of...

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  • How to book Johann Koss?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Johann Koss for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Johann Koss, 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 pricing information and check availability for Johann Koss or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Johann Koss?

    Speaking fees for Johann Koss, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Johann Koss charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Johann Koss, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Johann Koss?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Johann Koss for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent 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. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Johann Koss for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Johann Koss or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Johann Koss or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Johann Koss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Johann Koss for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Johann Koss generally travels from TorontoCanada and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Afdhel Aziz, Marty Metro, Mona Das, Mike Wallace and Pia Heidenmark Cook. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Johann Koss for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Johann Koss Speaker Videos

  • Johann Olav Koss - Keynote - McCormack Sport Leaders Forum
    Johann Olav Koss Norway Olympian - Founder of Right to Play Keynote Topic: Sport for Change Moderators: Emma Dennis & Madeline Ellnor
    The power of play: Johann Koss at TEDxLakeGeneva
    With four Olympic speed skating gold medals, 10 world records and three world championships, Johann Koss is one of the greatest winter athletes of all time. Johann's achievements on the ice have...

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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.

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