Les Snead

Les Snead is the longtime General Manager of the Los Angeles Rams, renowned for architecting one of the most successful team-building models in modern NFL history. The bold executive behind the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI championship and multiple playoff runs, Snead is a master of calculated risk, roster construction, and high-performance leadership. He is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Les Snead’s fees.

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The Mastermind Behind a Modern NFL Dynasty

Since becoming General Manager of the Rams in 2012, Les Snead has reshaped the franchise from perennial underdogs to Super Bowl champions and league innovators. He has been the driving force behind the Rams’ appearances in Super Bowl LIII and Super Bowl LVI—claiming victory in the latter—by challenging traditional team-building philosophies and embracing aggressive, high-reward strategies.

Snead’s signature approach—built on intelligent trades, analytics, and talent scouting—earned him a reputation as one of the boldest executives in professional sports. He has orchestrated 49 trades and drafted or acquired some of the NFL’s most dominant players, including Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp, Todd Gurley, and Matthew Stafford. His track record includes seven All-Pro draft selections and a consistent presence in the postseason, with six winning seasons in seven years.

Football Meets Forward Thinking

Beyond building a winning team, Snead redefined what it means to lead in the NFL. From pioneering a “win-now” roster strategy to embracing decision-making, his influence reaches across the league. His moves—including blockbuster trades for stars like Von Miller and Jalen Ramsey—have become case studies in high-stakes leadership.

Snead also helped lead the Rams through their return to Los Angeles, overseeing both a football resurgence and a complete organizational transformation. His work laid the foundation for a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Off the Field, Still in the Game

A graduate of Auburn University, where he played tight end on the Tigers’ undefeated 1993 team, Snead began his career in the NFL as a scouting intern. He rose through the ranks with the Jaguars and Falcons, eventually earning the top executive role with the Rams. Today, he remains deeply involved in youth development and educational initiatives, sitting on the advisory boards of GAMEBREAKER, a soft-shelled headgear for contact and non-contact sport, and the UVA Curry School Foundation.

To hire Les Snead for an event, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with the proposed event date, location, audience size, event format and program goals. Les Snead is available for corporate events, conferences, leadership meetings, private events, workshops, fireside chats and virtual programs.

After receiving your request, a Mollie Plotkin Group booking agent will review Les Snead’s availability, discuss the event details and get back to you within 48 hours with next steps for securing Les Snead for your program.

The cost to book Les Snead depends on the event date, location, format, audience size and scope of the appearance. Les Snead’s speaking fee starts at $75,000. Speaking fees may vary for keynote speeches, workshops, fireside chats, private events, corporate meetings and virtual programs.

For the most accurate Les Snead booking fee, contact the Mollie Plotkin Group with your event details. Our team will help confirm availability, pricing and the best format for your event.

A Fireside Chat with Les Snead

Les Snead is best heard in a conversational fireside chat format that blends strategic insights with candid storytelling. From war room draft decisions to managing elite personalities, Les brings audiences into the inner workings of the NFL—and reveals what it takes to build and sustain excellence.

Popular Discussion Themes:

• Building a Winning Culture: What it takes to lead a franchise from rock bottom to champions.
• The Anatomy of a Big Bet: Lessons from trading draft picks for proven players—and why it paid off.
• High-Performance Teams: How trust, alignment, and adaptability fuel championship runs.
• Leadership That Lasts: Balancing ego, relationships, and results across a complex organization.
• Behind the Super Bowl Blueprint: The full breakdown of the Rams’ 2021 championship season.

Each conversation is fully customizable to align with your organization’s goals, audience interests, or industry challenges.