Emma Hayes

The first female manager to win the Women’s FA Cup three times

  • OBE
  • Current first team manager of Chelsea FC Women; is the only female manager to win the double – the FAWSL title and FA Cup.
  • Previous clubs: Long Island Lady Riders, Iona College, Arsenal Ladies, Chicago Red Stars, Washington Freedom, New York Flash
  • Public Speaker
  • Co-comms and Pundit
  • Media appearances: ITV, Sky’s The Debate, ESPN
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About Emma Hayes

Emma Hayes OBE stands as a trailblazer in the football world and leadership development. As the only female manager to win the FA Women’s Super League title and FA Cup double, she exemplifies innovation, resilience, and strategic vision. With over a decade of top-flight management experience, Emma currently leads the US Women’s National Team, having previously transformed Chelsea FC Women into the most successful side in England’s modern era. Her proven track record empowers organisations and leaders to harness potential and deliver results in dynamic, competitive settings.​

Key Business Challenges Addressed

Emma Hayes delivers actionable insights and solutions to address pressing organisational challenges, including:

  • Leading through Change: Emma’s experience rebuilding elite teams demonstrates how to navigate disruption and embed change for optimal results.​

  • Building High-Performance Cultures: She reveals strategies to foster resilience, adaptability, and continuous improvement within teams and organisations.​

  • Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making: Through her unique perspective, Emma instils confidence for making critical decisions under pressure.​

  • Championing Diversity & Inclusion: Emma is a vocal advocate for gender equality, showing how diversity drives innovation and performance.​

Career Highlights

  • Head Coach, US Women’s National Team (2024 – present)

  • Manager, Chelsea FC Women (2012 – 2024): Winning seven WSL titles – five consecutively from 2020 to 2024, five FA Cups, and a historic quadruple in 2021.​

  • Assistant First Team Coach & Academy Director, Arsenal Ladies: Contributed to 11 major trophies over three seasons.​

  • Pundit & Media Contributor: ITV, ESPN, Sky’s The Debate – winner of the Broadcast Sport Awards Pundit of the Year (2021).​

Awards and Recognition

  • OBE (Order of the British Empire, 2022) and MBE (2016) for services to football

  • The Best FIFA Women’s Coach (2021)

  • Multiple League Manager of the Season awards

  • WSL Hall of Fame inductee

  • Johan Cruyff Trophy and FWA Tribute Award (2024)

  • Olympic Gold Medal as USWNT Head Coach (2024)​

Speaking and Business Impact

Emma inspires audiences with her compelling storytelling and practical guidance, rooted in lived experience at the highest echelons of elite sport. Her talks help businesses tackle:

  • Organisational transformation

  • Developing leadership pipelines

  • Nurturing resilience through adversity

  • Cultivating inclusive, performance-focused cultures​

Book Emma Hayes for your next event to unlock strategies that drive success, empower people, and fuel organisational growth.

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