“The Best Boss Ever”

Carl Thomas has been referred to by many of his prior co-workers as “The Best Boss Ever.” With decades of proven C-Suite leadership experience for companies including Universal Studios, Tickets.com (now owned by MLB), Hookit (now owned by Two Circles), and most recently, ASM Global (now owned by Legends and Sixth Street Capital), Carl attributes much of his success to the people around him, and to his ability to “see around corners.”

Throughout his career, he executive-produced dozens of televised sporting events for various national syndications and signed wide-ranging sponsorship, marketing, and promotional agreements with global brand icons such as Bud Light, Coca-Cola, AT&T, Discover Card, McLaren F1, and the Ford Motor Company.

A pioneer in the triathlon community, Carl led Speedo Swimwear into sponsorship and ownership of the US Triathlon Series in 1981 before purchasing the USTS from Speedo to found CAT Sports, Inc. in 1984. Carl co-founded both USA Triathlon (USAT) and the International Triathlon Union, now World Triathlon, serving as an Executive Board Member and the first Treasurer of the latter.

A 2010 inductee into the USAT Hall of Fame and a 2017 inductee into the World Triathlon Hall of Fame, Thomas remains active in many aspects of sports as a seasoned Executive and Senior Advisor, Board Member, Keynote Speaker, and Podcast Host.