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Meg Reilly

MBA
Executive Director | World Champion
The Magenta Project
Country or state 
United States
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Global
City 
NYC
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Languages 
English
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No
Timezone 
America/New_York

Personal Details

Bio

Meg Reilly is a globally recognized leadership expert, world champion yacht racer, and passionate advocate for women’s empowerment. With over a decade of experience leading diverse, high-performing teams in both business and competitive sailing, Meg combines real-world expertise with a deep understanding of the leadership challenges facing modern organizations.

Having circumnavigated the globe and led successful international teams and projects, including sustainability initiatives for major sporting events like the St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Meg brings a unique perspective on resilience, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership. Her keynote speeches and workshops inspire audiences to harness their leadership potential and drive meaningful change, especially in advancing gender equality.

As a frequent keynote speaker, moderator, and panelist at events like National Leadership Forums and other international events, Meg engages audiences with stories of perseverance, practical leadership strategies, and a vision for a more inclusive future. Her life goal is to empower the next generation of female leaders and foster collaboration across industries and cultures.

Current position (3)

Executive Director | World Champion

The Magenta Project

Marketing Chair

St. Maarten Heineken Regatta

Founder & President

Complementary Connections

Degrees (2)
Global MBA
Tufts University - Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy
2022 to 2024
B.S. Business Administration - Leadership Development
Seton Hall University - Stillman School of Business
2008 to 2012

Presentations

Presentations (2)
Leading through the Storm: Lessons from the High Seas

In today's unpredictable world, leaders must navigate uncertainty with courage and adaptability. In this keynote, Meg shares powerful leadership lessons from her journey circumnavigating the globe as a professional sailor and building high-performance teams in high-risk environments. She highlights key sea stories and strategies for leading teams through turbulent times, building trust, and driving performance in the face of adversity.

Mentoring Future Leaders

In this dynamic and thought-provoking session, Meg Reilly delves into the importance of structured mentorship programs for cultivating a sustainable pipeline of diverse leadership talent. Drawing on her experience in mentoring women and global talent, Meg explores how organizations can develop internal talent and empower the next generation of leaders to thrive. By focusing on inclusion, diversity, and strategic support systems, this talk highlights the essential role of mentorship in shaping leaders who are not only skilled but also reflective of today’s global workforce. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to implement mentorship structures that support career growth, innovation, and long-term organizational success.

Past talks (4)
Social Media Do's & Don'ts
Yacht Racing Forum
Malta
Mentoring Future Leaders
US Sailing National Leadership Forum
Savannah, GA
February 3, 2024
Women's Entrepreneurship
Financial Women's Association
Seton Hall University
October 28, 2024
Women in the Lead
Vendee Globe Race
Les Sables d'Olleone, France
November 4, 2024
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Expertise (10)

Leadership
Media & Marketing
PR & Communications
Travel & Adventure
Sport & Hobbies
Leadership/Team Building empowering women leadership global teams Social Sustainability High Performance Coaching

Awards & certifications (1)

World Sailing 11th Hour Sustainability Award
World Sailing
2023
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Why choose me? 

I'm a world champion, leader and role model for women to excel in male-dominated industries.

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