10 sports executives

Experience: Chief Executive Officer · San Francisco 49ers

Chief Executive Officer at San Francisco 49ers since 2026. Former 49ers roles are President (2016–2026) and Chief Operating Officer (2014–2016); he also lists Chairman and CEO at Elevate (since 2018) and was SVP - Sales and Marketing at Legends Global (2009–2014).

Experience: Executive Vice President · Major League Soccer

Executive Vice President at Major League Soccer and President at MLS NEXT Pro, both since 2025. Other roles include Senior Vice President at Major League Soccer (2022–2025), General Manager, SVP at MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership), Toronto FC (2019–2022) and Senior Director, Player Relations & Competition at Major League Soccer (2007–2014).

Experience: EVP, CFO, CAO Alternate Governor, Philadelphia Flyers President, Flyers Charities · Comcast Spectacor

EVP, CFO, CAO Alternate Governor, Philadelphia Flyers President, Flyers Charities at Comcast Spectacor since 2023. Former Comcast Spectacor roles are EVP, CFO (2022–2023), SVP, Finance and CFO (2019–2022) and VP of Finance (2014–2019); she was also Director, Business and Finance Operations at Comcast Business (2013–2014).

Experience: President, Business Operations · LIV Golf

President, Business Operations at LIV Golf since 2025, and he also lists President, Business Operations at Aston Villa Football Club since 2023. Former roles are President (2017–2022) and Chief Sales and Marketing Officer (2013–2017) at Philadelphia 76ers and President, Business Operations at Red Bull New York (2011–2013).

Experience: Chief Finance and Strategy Officer · Spurs Sports & Entertainment

Chief Finance and Strategy Officer at Spurs Sports & Entertainment since 2021. Former Spurs Sports & Entertainment roles are Executive Vice President - Corporate Finance & Strategy (2019–2021), Senior Vice President - Corporate Finance and Brand Strategy (2017–2019), Senior Vice President - Finance (2014–2017) and Vice President - Finance (1994–2014).

Experience: Senior Vice President of Administration and CFO · NCAA

Senior Vice President of Administration and CFO at NCAA since 2022; the profile says he brings a background in college athletics and the financial services industry. Former roles include Executive Deputy Athletic Director at University of Notre Dame (2019–2022) and, at University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Associate Athletic Director (2015–2019) and Director of Financial Operations (2011–2015).

Experience: President · Kansas City Chiefs

President at Kansas City Chiefs since 2011 and Chief Operating Officer there (2009–2011); the profile says he has led the Chiefs' business operations since 2009, including launching new digital platforms and securing record-setting partnerships. Former roles are SVP Business Operations at Philadelphia Eagles (2003–2009) and Senior Director Sales & Marketing at National Football League (NFL) (1999–2003).

Experience: Chief Commercial Officer · Premier Lacrosse League

Chief Commercial Officer at Premier Lacrosse League since 2025, where the profile says he leads the league's revenue generation and brand partnerships efforts. Former Premier Lacrosse League roles are EVP Sales & Partnerships (2023–2025) and Advisor (2023); he also lists Principal at harvst GTM (since 2023) and Advisor at Thaw Digital (since 2022).

Experience: CFO COO · Minnesota Timberwolves

CFO COO at Minnesota Timberwolves since 2026; the profile says he serves as CFO and COO of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, with responsibility spanning finance, operations, strategic planning, technology and business intelligence. Other roles include Chief Financial Officer at Pittsburgh Penguins (listed since 2022), Co-Founder at SimpleSeats (2020–2022) and VP, Strategy and Analytics at Houston Astros (2012–2020).

Experience: Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer · Seattle Mariners

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Seattle Mariners since 2024. Former Mariners roles are Senior Vice President, Ballpark Operations (2017–2024), where the profile says he was responsible for developing and executing operational strategy, and Vice President, Ballpark Operations (2016–2017); he was also Senior Director, Florida Operations at Pittsburgh Pirates (2004–2016) and General Manager, Operations at Los Angeles Dodgers (1998–2004).