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    Rich Paul

    Rich Paul

    Awards & Honours

    3

    Awards Won

    5

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    1

    Covers

    1

    Records

    Rich Paul has transformed the sports agency business through sheer hustle and loyalty. He built Klutch Sports from nothing into a billion-dollar enterprise, negotiating over $2 billion in player contracts. His recognition includes being named GQ's Power Broker of the Year and making Variety's Variety500 list. Klutch Sports was one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies in 2021. Paul's influence extends beyond sports: he sits on the boards of Live Nation, Funko, and Designer Brands, and his partnership with UTA bridges entertainment and athletics.

    Rich Paul receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Board of Trustees

    Los Angeles County Museum of Art·2020

    Appointed to the board of LACMA.

    Board of Directors

    Live Nation Entertainment·2021

    Serves on the board of the live entertainment company.

    Board of Directors

    Funko·2021

    Serves on the board of the pop culture toy company.

    Board of Directors

    Designer Brands Inc.·2021

    Serves on the board of the footwear company.

    Minority Partner

    The SpringHill Company·2020

    Holds a minority stake in LeBron James' entertainment company.

    Rankings & Lists

    #Listed

    Variety500

    Variety·2021
    #Listed

    TIME100 Most Influential Companies

    TIME·2021

    Magazine Covers

    GQ

    December 2020

    Power Broker of the Year

    Records & Feats

    First sports agent to negotiate over $2 billion in contracts from a non-traditional background

    Career Milestone·2025

    Rich Paul built Klutch Sports Group without a law degree or family connections, negotiating over $2 billion in total contract value across NBA, NFL, and WNBA.