Speaker Profile

Michelle D. Wilson is a senior executive, investor, and board leader with deep expertise in sports, media, and entertainment. She is the Founder and Co-CEO of Isos Capital Management, where she partners with leadership teams and investors to drive growth and strategic transformation across premium sports businesses. Michelle currently serves as a board director and advisor for CVC’s newly formed Global Sports Group, which includes investments in La Liga, Ligue 1, Six Nations Rugby, PREM Rugby, United Rugby Championship (URC), WTA, and Volleyball World. She also serves as a player board representative on the WTA Ventures board, bringing an operator’s and athlete-centered perspective. Wilson also served on the boards of Lucky Strike, the world’s largest bowling operator and owner of the Professional Bowlers Association and Turtle Beach.

Previously, Michelle served as Co-President of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where she helped transform and scale the company into a global, multi-platform media powerhouse. Earlier in her career, she held senior leadership roles at the National Basketball Association (NBA), focusing on global brand strategy and league growth, the XFL football league as well as at the United States Tennis Association, including as Chief Marketing Officer, where she played a key role in elevating the US Open into a world-class property. Widely recognized as one of the most influential women in sports business, Michelle is a frequent speaker on leadership, strategy, and the intersection of sports, media, and investment. She also serves on the boards of Make-A-Wish America and Make-A-Wish Connecticut. Michelle is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.