Andrea Pagnanelli is currently the CEO of the National Cycling League. She has over 15 years of experience in the sports industry in the NBA, NFL, MLS, & NWSL holding multiple executive & C-level positions. Pagnanelli was most recently Chief Business Officer of Gotham FC and Chief Operating Officer of Thuzio focusing on branding strategies and sales roadmaps to maximize revenue.
Pagnanelli has focused the majority of her career on the growth of soccer in the United States and globally. She was previously Executive Vice President, Venue & Event Strategy for LAFC where she oversaw all events including concerts, festivals, sporting events, and conferences at Banc of California Stadium. Additionally, Pagnanelli was Vice President of Commercial at Relevent Sports for four years where she was responsible for all activities related to the annual marketing plan, brand strategy, ticketing, sponsorship, and digital execution for the International Champions Cup.
Pagnanelli got her start in the sports industry at the Phoenix Suns then shortly moved to the front office of the New York Jets. Andrea left the New York Jets to pursue the opportunity to start her own company and become the CEO of LeapSeats, an in-venue seat upgrade app.
A division 1 soccer player and graduate of Brown University, Pagnanelli sits on the board of USA Fencing, Volo Kids, & is a TechStars sports mentor. Pagnanelli was named Forbes 30 under 30, & New York Business Journal’s Woman of Influence.
