Sep 18 - 19 2024
SIDO Lyon – Keynote Speaker Keren Elazari – Paris, France
Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris
Jay Parry was the CEO of Host Committees for Super Bowl XLIX, Super Bowl LVII, the 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and remains CEO for the upcoming 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four Host Committee. She has also served as a Senior Vice President for the Phoenix Suns and COO of the WNBA.
Jay Parry is an accomplished business executive, board member, and servant leader with a passion for sports and an even bigger passion for giving. In addition to serving as the driving force behind several major sporting events and professional sports franchises, she has remained equally committed to uplifting underserved communities throughout the country. She is also well-known for her keynote and motivational speaking. Jay Parry is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Jay Parry’s fees.
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After graduating with a finance degree from the University of Colorado, Jay began her professional career with Bank of America. She quickly matriculated through the ranks, earning promotions into roles of increased scope and responsibility. Eventually, she became Executive Vice President.
Following several successful years with BofA, Jay made a career pivot and accepted a front-office position with the Phoenix Mercury as President and Chief Operating Officer in 2004. She hit the ground running and established a winning culture that culminated in the organization’s first championship in 2007 followed by a second in 2009.
While the team succeeded on the court, Jay also ensured success was also accomplished off the court. The organization realized exponential growth during her tenure. Notably, the Mercury partnered with LifeLock for the first-ever corporate-branded jersey in WNBA and NBA history.
In 2010, Jay was offered a position with the Phoenix Suns as the Senior Vice President of Brand Management & Business Development. Her contributions boosted brand awareness, revenue, and customer intelligence through innovative analytics, community, and digital strategies that reached broader audiences.
After her success with the Mercury and the Suns, Jay was asked to lead the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee for Super Bowl XLIX. While this was new territory, Jay relied on her previous experience, relationships throughout the state, and uncanny ability to assemble multi-functional teams to ultimately create one of the most successful events in the history of Arizona sports.
When Super Bowl XLIX ended Jay returned to the WNBA, now as its Chief Operating Officer. She played a critical role developing long-term strategies to accelerate global growth and improve continuity within the league’s operational infrastructure.
Eventually, Jay returned to serve as the President and CEO of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee for Super Bowl LVII in 2023. With the experience she gained from the previous hosting and her established relationships with NFL personnel, the event was even grander than its predecessor.
According to a study completed by the Seidman Research Institute, the total economic impact exceeded $1.3 billion and boosted the state’s GDP by over $700 million. Furthermore, in collaboration with the NFL and several notable partners, over $2.5 million was raised and donated to charitable organizations across the state of Arizona.
After Super Bowl LVII Jay continued as President and CEO of the Arizona Major Events Host Committee. Since then, Jay hosted an extremely successful 2024 NCAA Men’s Final Four and is now preparing for the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
In addition to her professional credentials, Jay has served on advisory boards for several organizations and charities including:
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In this keynote, Jay Parry will teach you how to build an evergreen team that succeeds on and off the court. These pillars are derived from her success with the Phoenix Mercury, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Major Events Host Committee.
What did Diana Taurasi teach Jay about continuous improvement? What can you learn from Steve Nash about better teamwork? Ultimately, Jay’s goal is to leave you with the tools and takeaways to cultivate a cycle of success in your team and organization. Jay customizes her stories and deliverables based on her audience’s profile, so if you would like to discuss tailoring her keynote further, schedule a Zoom call with Jay and the MPG team.
Despite the number of individuals who tune in, many people don’t know how much it takes to get events like the Super Bowl, Final Four, and All-Star Game to a city.
In this keynote, Jay Parry will take you through the behind-the-scenes work to land and execute these events in Arizona. She explains the importance of major events for Arizona’s economy, how she approaches local partnerships, the traits needed to lead a team of this magnitude, and what’s in store for Arizona’s future event scene.
By the end of her talk, you will not only be blown away by the exclusive information Jay shares, but better prepared to lead your team to new heights.
