Aidan Oconnor

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About Aidan Oconnor

Strategic Communications Leader | Driving Brand Growth in Sports, Media & Financial Services | Expert in Narrative Development & Stakeholder Engagement Aidan O’Connor is a seasoned strategic communications executive with more than a decade of experience advising some of the most influential brands, investors, and operators across sports, media, entertainment, and financial services. As Senior Vice President at Prosek Partners, he co-founded and scaled the firm’s sports and entertainment practice, generating over $3.5 million in its first year and establishing Prosek as a trusted partner to C-suite leaders and investors. Aidan has shaped communications strategies for transformative transactions, including the $5.4 billion acquisition of Chelsea FC, groundbreaking NFL investments and FIFA sponsorships, and even Mike Tyson’s return to the boxing ring on Triller—one of the highest-grossing pay-per-view events in history. His expertise spans corporate reputation, executive visibility, crisis management, and high-stakes media strategy, consistently delivering measurable business outcomes through compelling storytelling. Recognized as a thought leader, Aidan has been published in Sportico, AdAge, PRWeek, and Sports Business Journal. He is known for translating complex narratives into clear, persuasive messaging and for advising CEOs, founders, and institutional investors navigating high-stakes opportunities and challenges. His success is grounded in leading and mentoring high-performing teams, managing multimillion-dollar portfolios, and driving growth for legacy institutions and emerging ventures. Aidan holds an Executive MBA from the Quantic School of Business & Technology and a B.A. from the University of Nottingham.