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Drive stronger leadership and more open mental health conversations with Rio Ferdinand, former England captain and respected broadcaster. Rio shares clear, experience-led perspectives on resilience, culture, and leading under pressure. Six-time Premier League champion, UEFA Champions League winner, and BAFTA-winning documentary maker.
Rio Ferdinand is a former England and Manchester United captain who has transformed his football legacy into a powerful platform for mental health advocacy and social change. Winning six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and earning 81 England caps, Rio became one of his generation's most accomplished defenders before retiring in 2015. Following his retirement, Rio transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a leading voice in football analysis through his work with BT Sport and other media platforms. Alongside this, he has developed a strong reputation for producing thoughtful documentary content. His BBC documentary Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad, which followed his experience navigating grief and parenthood after the loss of his wife, received the BAFTA award for Best Single Documentary and sparked widespread discussion around men’s mental health and bereavement. Beyond media, Rio founded the Rio Ferdinand Foundation, a charity dedicated to promoting social mobility, youth empowerment, and opportunity for young people from underserved communities across the UK and Ireland. Drawing on elite sporting leadership, personal resilience, and his experiences beyond football, Rio offers audiences practical reflections on teamwork, wellbeing, and overcoming adversity in demanding environments. Book Rio to share powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and personal growth drawn from elite sport and real-life experience.
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To book Rio Ferdinand, email rio.ferdinand@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Rio's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
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