Full Name
Michael Ridley
Job Title
VP, Marketing and Fan Engagemen
Company
Atlanta United
Speaker Bio
Michael Ridley leads all brand, marketing, creative, fan engagement and digital content
efforts as Atlanta United’s VP, Marketing and Fan Engagement. Under Ridley’s direction, the
club’s marketing department has earned national acclaim, including winning the 2025
Mark Abbott MLS Club Business Award for Digital Activation of the Year. Formerly CMO of
the United Soccer League and SVP, Brand and Marketing at Inter Miami, Ridley played
varsity soccer at Boston University and represented the Cayman Islands’ Men’s National
Team.
efforts as Atlanta United’s VP, Marketing and Fan Engagement. Under Ridley’s direction, the
club’s marketing department has earned national acclaim, including winning the 2025
Mark Abbott MLS Club Business Award for Digital Activation of the Year. Formerly CMO of
the United Soccer League and SVP, Brand and Marketing at Inter Miami, Ridley played
varsity soccer at Boston University and represented the Cayman Islands’ Men’s National
Team.
