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UW-Madison Leadership Speaker Series

By Wisconsin School of Business

September 9, 2024

Featuring Rick Schlesinger ’83 President — Business Operations, Milwaukee Brewers

Thursday, Sept. 12. 4–6 p.m.
Grainger Hall
975 University Avenue

Reserve your seat today for this new lecture series offering insights from those who lead world-class organizations. Inaugural guest Rick Schlesinger shines a light on his journey from Badger to Brewer. Enjoy the program with a Q & A followed by a networking reception with free refreshments.

About Rick Schlesinger
Rick Schlesinger enters his 22nd season with the Brewers and sixth in his current position after being promoted on January 23, 2019. He has previously held roles with the organization as executive vice president of business operations (2003–10) and chief operating officer (2011–18). Schlesinger oversees the organization’s business operations, including finance, human resources, information technology, legal, sponsorships, marketing, ticketing, business analytics, broadcasting, communications, stadium operations, and non-baseball special events.

Prior to joining the Brewers, Schlesinger spent five seasons as vice president of business and legal affairs/assistant general manager for the Anaheim Angels. He previously worked for Walt Disney Pictures and Television in motion picture development and production and at the Los Angeles law firm of Latham and Watkins.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1983, Schlesinger received his doctor of law degree from Harvard Law School (cum laude) in 1986.