Chris Rudge
Chris Rudge is currently the Executive Chairman and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club and Chairman of the 100th Grey Cup Festival to be held in Toronto in November of 2012. He is also currently the Chairman of the Canadian Sport Center, Ontario.
Mr. Rudge was Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) from January 10, 2003 until his retirement on April 15, 2010. He also chaired the Own The Podium (OTP) program through 2009 and 2010.
He serves as Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University and sits as Executive in Residence at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management Director Education and Certification Program.
Rudge began his professional career as a Physical Education Teacher with the Toronto Board of Education, teaching both junior and senior high school students.
His sport background includes competing as a player with the Syracuse Stingers of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), holding the position of Directeur du Personnel with the NLL's Les Caribou de Quebec and coaching the Canadian National Field Lacrosse Team in 1976. He was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian Golf Association.
Rudge is and has been active on a number of boards, including The Paxen Group Inc. (Melbourne, Florida), Merrill Lynch Canada, the Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American Games, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the National Ballet of Canada, the White Ribbon Campaign, the School of Graphic Communications Management at Ryerson University where he co-chaired the New Building Campaign, the University of Toronto Department of Athletics Restricted Funds Committee and the Country Day School (Vice Chairman). He was a Member of the Province of Ontario's Olympic Trust and Waterfront Development Board and Chairman of the Town of Vaughan's Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee and has been an active member of the Canadian Printing Industry Association.
Rudge holds a teaching certificate from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Physical Education and Health from the University of Toronto.
Client Testimonial:
"Chris Rudge was an absolute delight to have at our student run gala for the Ted Rogers Management Conference. He was able to instantly capture the attention of the audience and inspire over 260 students, industry, and media from across the country. His message was delivered effectively by sharing humorous stories that showcased inspirational lessons through his own experiences. Chris was successful in keeping his speech in mind of the conference theme of "Finding your Inner Drive" and was a true driver in making this come true for many after our final gala. As a matter of fact, Chris was the only speaker to ever receive a standing ovation at the event since its inception. With this being said, Chris is undoubtedly a true Canadian leader, a terrific speaker to have at any occasion and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to have nothing but a spark of inspiration infused at their events."
Ted Rogers School of Management
Chris Rudge is currently the Executive Chairman and CEO of the Toronto Argonauts Football Club and Chairman of the 100th Grey Cup Festival to be held in Toronto in November of 2012. He is also currently the Chairman of the Canadian Sport Center, Ontario.
Mr. Rudge was Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) from January 10, 2003 until his retirement on April 15, 2010. He also chaired the Own The Podium (OTP) program through 2009 and 2010.
He serves as Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University and sits as Executive in Residence at the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management Director Education and Certification Program.
Rudge began his professional career as a Physical Education Teacher with the Toronto Board of Education, teaching both junior and senior high school students.
His sport background includes competing as a player with the Syracuse Stingers of the National Lacrosse League (NLL), holding the position of Directeur du Personnel with the NLL's Les Caribou de Quebec and coaching the Canadian National Field Lacrosse Team in 1976. He was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Royal Canadian Golf Association.
Rudge is and has been active on a number of boards, including The Paxen Group Inc. (Melbourne, Florida), Merrill Lynch Canada, the Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American Games, the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the National Ballet of Canada, the White Ribbon Campaign, the School of Graphic Communications Management at Ryerson University where he co-chaired the New Building Campaign, the University of Toronto Department of Athletics Restricted Funds Committee and the Country Day School (Vice Chairman). He was a Member of the Province of Ontario's Olympic Trust and Waterfront Development Board and Chairman of the Town of Vaughan's Recreation and Sports Advisory Committee and has been an active member of the Canadian Printing Industry Association.
Rudge holds a teaching certificate from Queen's University and a Bachelor of Physical Education and Health from the University of Toronto.
Client Testimonial:
"Chris Rudge was an absolute delight to have at our student run gala for the Ted Rogers Management Conference. He was able to instantly capture the attention of the audience and inspire over 260 students, industry, and media from across the country. His message was delivered effectively by sharing humorous stories that showcased inspirational lessons through his own experiences. Chris was successful in keeping his speech in mind of the conference theme of "Finding your Inner Drive" and was a true driver in making this come true for many after our final gala. As a matter of fact, Chris was the only speaker to ever receive a standing ovation at the event since its inception. With this being said, Chris is undoubtedly a true Canadian leader, a terrific speaker to have at any occasion and would highly recommend him for anyone looking to have nothing but a spark of inspiration infused at their events."
Ted Rogers School of Management
