Tom Brady Named Strategic Advisor And Brand Attorney For Delta… NFL Icon (Whose Mother Worked As A Flight Attendant) Joins Airline After Football And WNBA Investments
- Former quarterback Tom Brady has signed a ‘long-term’ contract with Delta Air Lines
- The 46-year-old will help develop training and teamwork tools for employees
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Tom Brady expanded his post-NFL business portfolio by joining Delta Air Lines as a “strategic advisor” and brand attorney.
The legendary quarterback, who retired in February at the age of 45, has signed a “long-term” contract with the airline and Delta CEO Ed Bastian promised: “Magic will happen.”
Brady’s mother Galynn worked as a flight attendant during his youth, and Delta hailed the “innovative new partnership” as an opportunity to leverage his “expertise in teamwork, performance and perseverance,” as well as his “spirit of winning and passion for inspiring people’. to be the best version of themselves.’
Brady’s role will include helping develop training and “teamwork tools” for the airline’s more than 90,000 employees and “inspiring the next generation of Delta community leaders.”
The 46-year-old won seven Super Bowl crowns during an amazing 23-year career in the NFL. He spent two decades with the New England Patriots before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and winning another Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Tom Brady joined Delta Air Lines as a “strategic consultant” and brand attorney
Brady’s mother Galynn (pictured) worked as a flight attendant during his childhood
Since announcing his retirement, Brady has engaged in numerous business investments and opportunities.
In August, the former quarterback became a minority owner of English football club Birmingham City. Earlier this year, he also bought a stake in WNBA champions, the Las Vegas Aces.
In May, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis said he had “come to an agreement” with Brady to join the organization’s ownership group, pending NFL approval.
Starting next season, Brady will be Fox Sports’ chief NFL analyst. The 46-year-old has reportedly signed a ten-year deal worth $375 million.
The 46-year-old won seven Super Bowl crowns during an amazing 23-year career in the NFL
“I am grateful to be part of the Delta family, a company I have loved and respected for many years,” says Brady said in a statement.
“Growing up with a mother as a flight attendant, I always admired the people who make seamless air travel possible.
“Throughout my career, my teammates and I flew Delta countless times, traveling for hours for some of the most important games of our lives, even celebrating Super Bowl wins on the plane.
“These championship teams are built on great leadership and a commitment to excellence, and Delta certainly shares those qualities…I look forward to doing my part to continue the company’s success.”
In August, Brady became a minority owner of English football club Birmingham City
Delta CEO Ed Bastian stressed that this “unique, one-of-a-kind partnership” is more than a public relations stunt.
“This is not a sponsorship – yes, Tom will of course be representing the brand and he’s great at it,” he said CNBC. “But what I’m more excited about is he’s coming into the company and talking to our people about greatness, resilience, excellence and performance in a team sport.”
Brady hopes to “inspire people to grow great communities and teams of people.”
He told CNBC, “I’ve been fortunate over the years to be a part of that and in this next chapter of my life, continuing to do that sort of thing is fueling my own personal growth and I’m happy to be able to do that.” keep doing. share many of the lessons I learned.
“A lot of that teamwork, I always believe it starts at the top. Great leadership that gives great information to the people that can inspire the athletes to maximize their chances and potential. For me it is very nice to experience this in a different way, to join a different team.’