Sarah Robb O'Hagan
- Former Executive Leader at Gatorade, Nike, & Virgin Group
- High-Performance Culture Innovator
- Former CEO of Exos (a global performance training company)
arah Robb O’Hagan’s career is a story of bold risks, big wins, and the resilience it takes to thrive at the highest levels of business. Fired twice in her twenties, she rebuilt from those setbacks to become one of the youngest executives to lead a multibillion-dollar global brand. By 38, she was the Global President...
read the rest- arah Robb O’Hagan’s career is a story of bold risks, big wins, and the resilience it takes to thrive at the highest levels of business. Fired twice in her twenties, she rebuilt from those setbacks to become one of the youngest executives to lead a multibillion-dollar global brand. By 38, she was the Global President of Gatorade, driving its turnaround into a cutting-edge sports performance brand. That arc—falling, learning, and climbing higher—defines her perspective on leadership, growth, and creating environments where individuals and organizations can perform at their peak.
Through high-energy keynotes, Sarah equips audiences with practical tools to unlock performance—personally and collectively as a team. With candor and humor, she shares eye-opening moments from her career, high-stakes decisions, and the behind-the-scenes grit of leading world-class teams. Audiences walk away with strategies for discovering their competitive edge, transforming setbacks into comebacks, and building teams that collaborate with trust.
At every stop in her career, Sarah has transformed the status quo. She reimagined Virgin Atlantic’s brand partnerships, reinvented Gatorade, transitioned Equinox into a digital-first fitness powerhouse, and, as CEO of EXOS, pioneered a model for workplace culture that increased productivity while reducing burnout. Her approach has been adopted by Fortune 100 companies and global leaders who see in her playbook a way to sustain success in an era defined by pressure and change.
Recognized by Forbes as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Sports” and by Fast Company as one of the “Most Creative People in Business,” Sarah has also appeared on multiple “40 Under 40” lists. Beyond her executive leadership, she has served on the boards of Strava and JetBlue Airways and has championed global initiatives empowering women and girls through sports. With a track record of reinvention and a passion for unlocking human potential, Sarah leaves audiences inspired to push boundaries, embrace failure as fuel, and lead cultures that win in the long run.
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