Jim Kavanaugh

Jim Kavanaugh is a former professional soccer player, co-founder and CEO of World Wide Technology (WWT), and an impactful leader in the technology and philanthropic sectors. After representing the United States on the men’s national team in the 1984 Summer Olympics, Jim Kavanaugh transitioned from a distinguished professional soccer career to become a prominent leader in the technology sector. Kavanaugh played professionally, drafted by the Los Angeles Lazers in 1986 and later traded to the St. Louis Steamers in 1987.

His leadership prioritizes a people-first approach, fostering a healthy corporate culture that aligns with the core values of trust, passion, and teamwork instilled from his athletic background. This dedication to employee development and a strong workplace culture has been instrumental in WWT’s sustained growth and industry recognition. He was further recognized for his leadership, named one of Glassdoor’s 25 best CEOs in America in 2021. Beyond his corporate achievements, Kavanaugh maintains active involvement in sports and dedicates significant efforts to community engagement.

Louis Hall of Fame.