Andy Papathanassiou

NASCAR Pit Crew Innovator, Director of Human Performance, Teamwork Expert

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Charlotte, NC, USA
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Andy Papathanassiou Biography

After earning an undergraduate degree in Economics and a master's degree in Organizational Behavior from Stanford University, Andy Papathanassiou was intrigued by various career paths, including NASCAR racing. His background in organizational behavior, combined with his athleticism—rooted in his days as a USA Today All-American in shot put and an academic All-American in football during high school—suggested he could make a significant contribution to the sport.

In 1992, he joined Hendrick Motorsports as the first ever pit crew coach, beginning with the Jeff Gordon-driven DuPont race team. Recognizing the need for enhanced efficiency and teamwork, Papathanassiou implemented rigorous training programs that emphasized practice, repetition, coaching, review, innovation, and process improvement. This approach not only transformed the operations of NASCAR pit crews but also set new standards for racing team performance. Over the years, these changes have contributed significantly to Hendrick Motorsports teams securing ten NASCAR Sprint Cup Championships.

Today, Papathanassiou serves as the Director of Human Performance at Hendrick Motorsports, a role that has evolved from his previous position as Personnel Director from 2000 to 2005. In his current capacity, he continues to influence over 550 employees across diverse groups including pilots, mechanics, engineers, and administrative staff. His work focuses on optimizing human performance and applying his "Over The Wall™" philosophy, which extends the athletic mindset to all team and organizational activities.

Papathanassiou is also a noted speaker, sharing insights on teamwork, peak performance, and innovation based on his extensive experience in motorsports. His speaking engagements often draw parallels between high-performance sports teams and business environments, emphasizing the importance of communication, empathy, and strategic thinking for achieving success. Through his keynote speeches and experiential events, he continues to inspire a broad range of audiences, from corporate settings to educational institutions.

Andy Papathanassiou Videos

  • Andy Papathanassiou | Campbell Trophy Summit | Keynote Speaker ...
    Founder of Over The Wall Thinking NASCAR Visionary & Motorsports Industry Innovator. Andy Papathanassiou became NASCAR's first pit crew ...
  • Andy Papathanassiou - Leading Forward 2018, Friday Keynote
    Check out what Andy Papathanassiou will be discussing in his Friday keynote at Leading Forward 2018! www.ahp.org/leadingforward
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    Andy Papathanassiou takes us into the professional motorsports world starting with his personal story and how his career in NASCAR began, oddly...

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Andy Papathanassiou is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Andy Papathanassiou for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Andy Papathanassiou generally travels from Charlotte, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Larry McReynolds, Richie Parker, Ray Evernham, Scott Pruett and Julia Landauer. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Andy Papathanassiou for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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