She doesn't mind the "trailblazer" description. 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 is expected to oversee all of the club's business operations, including sales and marketing. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the. "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. "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. 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. She served as senior vice president and chief of staff. Ng, colleagues inspire women: 'Work to do'. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of an MLB team along with the Seattle Mariners' Catie Griggs. 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 . The Miami Marlins promoted OConnor to president of business operations on Monday, making them the first U.S. major sports franchise to have women serving simultaneously as president and general manager. "We are fortunate to have someone with Caroline's business acumen and vision leading our day-to-day business operations," Marlins chairman and principal owner Bruce Sherman said. 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. She was brought to the Marlins by then-CEO Derek Jeter in 2017 as. 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. She was with Morgan Stanley for five years and was a director at UBS Investment Bank before joining the Marlins. 5th Floor Major League Baseball Apr 2021 . The move makes the Marlins the first major sports franchise to have women operating the entirety of team day-to-day business . Miami has been trying to turn things around, on the field and off, for the better part of the past two decades. 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? Caroline resides in Miami, Florida with her husband and two sons. OConnor is fixated on how to get those people to come back as Marlins customers. Played softball, basketball, and tennis up through high school. ", Astros win second World Series title in six seasons, cement dynasty status. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. I'm really excited about it. She was naturally drawn to sports, playing basketball, tennis, soccer and softball. I think we have so many people in this market that love entertainment, love sports, love baseball, love getting together and going out. The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations. Arguably OConnor's greatest impact has come via the Marlins' focus on community outreach, including the tee-ball initiative that has nearly doubled in size since its establishment in 2019. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattle's Catie Griggs is the other. In recent years, women have been climbing the ranks in front offices and coaching roles in all of the major U.S. mens sports, including hockey, football and basketball. She wasn't thinking about a career in sports. Miami has been trying to turn things around, on the field and off, for the better part of the last two decades. In 2016, he received New York University's CCTOP scholarship and earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from St. John's University. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mlb | pageType: stories | He can be spotted a mile away thanks to his plaid suits and thick New York accent. 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. She wasnt considering a career in sports, but she considered the call from Jeter a once-in a lifetime opportunity., I think its a really special place, she said. Congratulations, Caroline! 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The Marlins, who are led on the baseball side by GM Kim Ng, are the first team across the U.S.'s top four sports leagues to have women operating the entirety of the team day-to-day . Miami Marlins Chairman and Principal Owner Bruce Sherman today named Caroline O'Connor as the organization's President of Business Operations, effective immediately. How Seahawks could fill linebacker role, Diving inside the UW Huskies' stacked pre-spring offensive depth chart. "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. CAROLINE O'CONNOR Age:43 Birthplace: Freehold, New Jersey Residence:South Miami Current position:COO, Miami Marlins Previous position: Chief of staff, Miami Marlins; COO, Morgan Stanley. She wasnt thinking about a career in sports. Caroline also spent six years at UBS Investment Bank, and six years at International Business Machines. Rather, we focus on discussions related to local stories by our own staff. O'Connor feels the same way. Ng handles the on-field business, OConnor runs the off-field business. 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 has worked her way up the organizational ladder. Initiatives consisted of member base growth (season-ticket holders) and single-game ticket offers like $1 kids nights on Mondays and the return of 4 for $44. "It's taken a real community to get behind me," O'Connor said. O'Connor received her BA from Rutgers University in Computer Information Systems before receiving her MBA in Finance at NYU Stern School of Business. The Major League Baseball franchise promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday, making them what is believed to be the first major men's sports franchise in. "I want people to see themselves when they see me and know that it is a possibility.". The Miami Marlins promoted Caroline OConnor to the president of business operations, the team announced on Monday. I think we have so many people in this market that love entertainment, love sports, love baseball, love getting together and going out. The announcement was made Monday morning and it's a history-making one. Boardroom is a media network that covers the business of sports, entertainment. "And I want people to see themselves when they see me and know that it is a possibility.". The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations. She worked for some powerful places: IBM, UBS Investment Bank, Morgan Stanley. She just goes about all the details of her job -- including sitting down with community groups and civic organizations, even having lunch last month with the Consul General of Japan at his Miami residence -- knowing that her success now might make it easier for women to follow. After her time at UBS, received her MBA from New York University. Continuing to advance to new levels. 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. Ng handles the on-field business, O'Connor runs the off-field business. O'Connor joined the Marlins in 2017 as a senior vice president and chief of staff, thanks to former CEO Derek Jeter. On Monday, the team announced Caroline O'Connor as president of business operations, a move that comes two years after the Marlins made history when they named Kim Ng as Major League Baseball . The growing role of women in baseball leadership isn't lost on O'Connor. The move comes almost two years to the day the team named Kim Ng the first-ever female GM in Major League Baseball. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news when it matters most. The hiring of O'Connor is the latest move in a busy offseason for the Marlins. "I think that's huge," O'Connor said. I was at Morgan Stanley, a really great company, working with a great team there, but I just felt like you have to at least explore this.. 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. According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, she grew up with four older brothers in Freehold Township. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. The Marlins hired Kim Ng as GM in November 2020. . O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team. 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. Don't believe us? The team has named Caroline O'Connor the new President of Business Operations. To help illustrate her impact, consider the following: The Marlins attendance increased 12% in 2022 compared to 2019 (the last year season-long open seating was offered) with OConnor as the teams COO, according to MLB. 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. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattle's Catie Griggs is the other. I think we have so many people in this market that love entertainment, love sports, love baseball, love getting together and going out. Boardroom and Coinbase joined forces again to host a curated group of thought leaders and executives for brunch during All-Star Weekend 2023. One of the highest touted prospects in recent memory, Texas QB Arch Manning is set to rake it in via NIL. She worked for some powerful places: IBM, UBS Investment Bank, Morgan Stanley. Under OConnors leadership, the Marlins have found ways to increase revenue streams and exposure to Marlins baseball and the loanDepot park experience. In order to grow the game and interest in the hometown team, the Marlins are reaching out to the younger generations. I might have the title, but of course I think about all the people that help me get it. 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 will oversee all of the clubs business operations, including sales, partnerships, marketing, human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion, finance, legal, communications, community outreach, technology, security, ballpark facilities and special projects. OConnors path to this spot was, in some ways, unintentional. Miami has been trying to turn things around, on the field and off, for the better part of the last two decades. The Marlins are promoting Caroline O'Connor to President of Business Operations after she spent the previous three years as the club's Chief Operating Officer. Jon Jay was also appointed their new first base coach. 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