Her leadership will continue to guide the Marlins organization toward our goal of sustained success while strategizing additional new ventures to grow our business and enhance our brand recognition.". She was a high school athlete in New Jersey playing basketball, tennis, soccer and softball and went to college at Rutgers and New York University, first studying computers, then finance. OConnor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattles Catie Griggs is the other. The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 making them the first U.S. major sports franchise to have women as both president and general manager. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. MIAMI (AP) Caroline OConnor didnt know what her ceiling was when she entered the sports business world, simply because there were so few examples of women who traveled her path. "I think that's huge," O'Connor said. O'Connor is only the second woman to lead an MLB franchise as president. Be the first one to comment on this story. She doesnt mind the trailblazer description. O'Connor was brought into the fold initially by then-CEO Derek Jeter in 2017 to serve as a senior vice president and chief of staff and then became the team's chief operating officer in 2019. You can read more about our, Seahawks Pete Carroll, John Schneider address report that Russell Wilson wanted them fired, Use top pick on a QB? O'Connor has overseen growth in season-ticket sales. I think she likes being behind the scenes, but I dont know how long we can hide her, Jeter said of OConnor in 2019. Majored in computer science at Rutgers before landing a job at IBM. In 2016, he received New York University's CCTOP scholarship and earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from St. John's University. Its just trying to create an experience that attracts everyone.". Even with all of the praise that has come with her new opportunity, OConnor remained humble. In order to grow the game and interest in the hometown team, the Marlins are reaching out to the younger generations. At the time, Jeter and Bruce Sherman, now the Marlins chairman and principal owner, were co-headlining the ownership group to acquire the franchise. OConnor is fixated on how to get those people to come back as Marlins customers. "Its taken a real community to get behind me," OConnor said. Please logout and login again. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. "Bruce has put a lot of trust. The Miami Marlins promoted OConnor to president of business operations on Monday, Nov . She was brought to the Marlins by then-CEO Derek Jeter in 2017 as a senior vice president and chief of staff, then became the team's chief operating officer in 2019. Its taken a real community to get behind me, OConnor said. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. Unlike Ng, O'Connor didn't begin her professional career in the sports realm. "We are fortunate to have someone with Carolines business acumen and vision leading our day-to-day business operations," Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman said. With Kim Ng running the baseball side as the general manager, the Marlins were already the only MLB team with a woman in a GM position. OConnor started as Miamis senior vice president and chief of staff before becoming chief operating officer in 2019. "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. O'Connor has a business background. The Marlins will look to O'Connor and Ng to help a team coming off back-to-back losing seasons. Its just trying to create an experience that attracts everyone.. "I've always worked for first-class organizations, and that's certainly what [chairman and principal owner] Bruce [Sherman] wants to see here and really what the mandate is," O'Connor said. The other is Catie Griggs from Seattle. OConnor has seen progress. O'Connor was brought to the Marlins by then-CEO Derek Jeter in 2017 as a senior vice president and chief of staff, then became the team's chief operating officer in 2019. MIAMI -- When Caroline O'Connor joined the Marlins in October 2017, she quickly discovered how passionate the fanbase can get in the tight-knit South Florida community. O'Connor is the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team, following Catie Griggs of the Seattle Mariners, but the Marlins are the first major U.S. sports franchise to have women as both president and general manager. "We are fortunate to have someone with Carolines business acumen and vision leading our day-to-day business operations," Sherman said in a release. The Marlins have promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations, making them the first U.S. major sports franchise to have women serving simultaneously as president and general . O'Connor, who is entering her sixth year with the organization, will try to drive that forward in her new role as president of business operations. The Miami Marlins promoted Caroline O'Connor to the president of business operations, the team announced on Monday. It wasnt until the summer of 2017, when OConnor was still working in New York, when a mutual acquaintance of Jeter reached out, asking if shed be interested in interviewing for a job with the Marlins. The Marlins are ahead of their class when it comes to diversification in the workplace, and the promotion of OConnor speaks to that. "I think we're a really special organization. "I think its a really special place," she said. In 2019, he was promoted to the position of chief operating officer. Anthony Puccio is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. As the title infers, OConnor will be tasked with managing the clubs business operations, which include sales, marketing, human resources, finance, legal, communications, community outreach, security, and ballpark facilities. ADVERTISEMENT Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. It's great news that the Marlins have hired Caroline O'Connor, a woman, to be president of baseball operations. We need to keep pushing on that and keep getting the larger community coming to our games as a regular event when they're thinking of what to do on their nights and weekend. The move makes the Marlins the first pro sports team to have women operating the entirety of the team's. Caroline O'Connor before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," OConnor said. OConnor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team. Continuing to advance to new levels. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news when it matters most. The Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as GM in November 2020; two years later, theyve made another significant move. She's the Chief Operating Officer of an MLB team, working to grow an organization alongside some of the biggest, most exciting names in baseball. She was a high school athlete in New Jersey -- playing basketball, tennis, soccer and softball -- and went to college at Rutgers and New York University, first studying computers, then finance. She wasn't thinking about a career in sports. Caroline has an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems from Rutgers University and a Master of Business Administration degree with a specialization in Finance from New York Universitys Stern School of Business. The Marlins made history by hiring . OConnor has overseen growth in season-ticket sales. "It's taken a real community to get behind me," O'Connor said. I think we have so many people in this market that love entertainment, love sports, love baseball, love getting together and going out. The move makes the Marlins the first major sports franchise to have women operating the entirety of team day-to-day business . After her time at UBS, received her MBA from New York University. She was brought to the Marlins by then-CEO Derek Jeter in 2017 as a senior vice president and chief of staff, then became the teams chief operating officer in 2019. Her leadership will continue to guide the Marlins organization toward our goal of sustained success while strategizing additional new ventures to grow our business and enhance our brand recognition.". She recently completed her second season with the Marlins, joining the organization in October of 2017 as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff before ascending to Chief Operating Officer during the 2019 season. The Marlins are currently the only team in major American men's professional sports to have women serving as general manager and team president. "Her leadership will continue to guide the Marlins organization toward our goal of sustained success while strategizing additional new ventures to grow our business and enhance our brand recognition," owner Bruce Sherman said. The announcement was made Monday morning and it's a history-making one. However, OConnors hire marks a first in mens pro sports, as the Marlins continue adding to their history of diverse hires. Griggs leads the Mariners; Laura Day is Minnesotas executive vice president and chief business officer; Kellie Fischer has a similar role in Texas, as the Rangers EVP and chief financial officer. O'Connor is the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team, following Catie Griggs of the Seattle Mariners, but the Marlins are the first major U.S. sports franchise to . Boardroom is a media network that covers the business of sports, entertainment. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. O'Connor feels the same way. Her career has spanned high-profile roles with companies such as IBM, UBS Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley. Ex- CEO Derek Jeter brought her into the fold as a senior vice president and chief of staff. The Marlins are now the first North American sports franchise to have a female president and general manager serving simultaneously. Really excited about it. Ng, colleagues inspire women: 'Work to do'. With the 2023 World Baseball Classic coming to Miami for all three rounds in March, including the championship game, the Marlins know big crowds are coming. Caroline O'Connor has what many MBA graduates would say is a dream job. Her leadership will continue to guide the Marlins organization toward our goal of sustained success while strategizing additional new ventures to grow our business and enhance our brand recognition, owner Bruce Sherman said. She was brought to the Marlins by then-CEO Derek Jeter in 2017 as. I think it makes our organization unique and stand out, and shows what women can do and the roles that they can hold.". And I would say if we didnt feel so strongly about this market and the opportunity that is here, that would not make us so excited to come in every day. Boardroom breaks down how much he's worth without even playing a collegiate down. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team. The Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as GM in November 2020, and just two seasons later, theyve made another bold move. 1 of 3 Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. "And I want people to see themselves when they see me and know that it is a possibility.". The team recently announced the hiring of Skip Schumaker as their new manager, the 16th in the club's history. Attendance this past season was up 12% over 2019, the last time there was a full season of baseball without pandemic interruptions or major restrictions though there is still a long way to go before Miami gets the crowds it is seeking. Ng handles the on-field business, OConnor runs the off-field business. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. Now they have a woman running the business side as well. Bruce's put a lot of trust in us, and he really looked at merit and who can do the job. Kellie Fischer has a similar role in Texas, as the Rangers' EVP and chief financial officer. The team that I work with today, the team that supports me every day, I feel like this is a reflection on all of them and what weve produced together. Caroline also spent six years at UBS Investment Bank, and six years at International Business Machines. The growing role of women in baseball leadership isnt lost on OConnor. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattle's Catie Griggs is the other. She first started out her career as a senior IT specialist at IBM form 2000 to 2006. I'm really excited about it. O'Connor has worked her way up the organizational ladder. O'Connor helped spearhead the Marlins' investment in improving baseball facilities in South Florida and the Dominican Republic. Miami Marlins Chairman and Principal Owner Bruce Sherman today named Caroline O'Connor as the organization's President of Business Operations, effective immediately. They will be joined by Jody Reed and former MLB catcher Rod Barajas, who were hired earlier this offseason. Its just trying to create an experience that attracts everyone.. Laura Day is the Minnesota Twins' executive vice president and chief business officer. These women will inspire future generations of girls to follow their dreams. pic.twitter.com/jCROM4hc2T, "We are fortunate to have someone with Caroline's business acumen and vision leading our day-to-day business operations," owner Bruce Sherman said in a statement. O'Connor has overseen growth in season-ticket sales. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattle's Catie Griggs is the other. He can be spotted a mile away thanks to his plaid suits and thick New York accent. "We're pretty deep with the tee-ball and the Youth Baseball League, the activities that we do with the schools around the community. Attendance increased 12 percent during the 2022 season compared to '19 -- the last time there was year-round open seating -- to signify one of the largest jumps in Major League Baseball. Before joining the Miami Marlins, Caroline O'Connor spent time with IBM, UBS Investment Bank, and Morgan Stanley. 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