Peter V. Ueberroth
Honorary President, United States Olympic Committee

Peter Ueberroth will share his perspective on the business of sports -- past, present, and future. With topics ranging from the business of the Olympics given the 25th anniversary this year of the Los Angeles Games, to a broader discussion about emerging issues and developments impacting the future of sports business on a global basis, Mr. Ueberroth will share his outlook for this dynamic industry.
 

When:

Thursday, November 12, 2009

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Pre-event reception

7:00 - 8:00 PM: Ueberroth address, including Q&A

8:00 - 9:00 PM: Post-event reception (no-host bar)

Where:

Town & Gown, University of Southern California

665 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90089

Fees

$65 per person. $50 for USC alumni and students.

Registration fee includes pre-event reception and complimentary parking.

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Biography

Peter V. Ueberroth is managing director of Contrarian Group, an investment and management company. He is also owner and co-chairman of the Pebble Beach Company.

Peter founded First Travel Corporation in 1962. When he sold the company in 1980, it was the second-largest travel business in North America. From 1980 to 1984, Peter was president of the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, the organization responsible for staging the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. He was commissioner of Major League Baseball between 1984 and 1989.

He serves on the board of directors of The Coca-Cola Company, Aircastle LTD (AYR), and is President, in an honorary capacity, of the United States Olympic Committee.

Peter graduated from San Jose State University, earning a degree in business. While in college, he competed in the 1956 U.S. Olympic water polo trials. He has twelve honorary degrees and was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1984. His 1985 book Made in America was a bestseller.