With that being said, I havent been able to see a lot of people who look like me doing the stuff that I do. 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. 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. I dont have a lot of role models.". "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. "I want people to see themselves when they see me and know that it is a possibility.". 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. "When I talk to young girls, I really like them to see me in my role because I didnt feel like I had that role model," OConnor said. O'Connor helped spearhead the Marlins' investment in improving baseball facilities in South Florida and the Dominican Republic. "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. 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 . 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 might have the title, but of course I think about all the people that help me get it. The Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as GM in November 2020; two years later, they've made another significant move. All rights reserved. (Angel City FC was the first when it named Julie Uhrman as president and promoted Angela Hucles to GM in August). From the ways that athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward to new technologies, emerging leagues, and industry trends, Boardroom brings you all the news and insights you need to know At the forefront of industry change, Boardroom is committed to unique perspectives on and access to the news, trending topics and key players you need to know. They will be joined by Jody Reed and former MLB catcher Rod Barajas, who were hired earlier this offseason. "I think it's huge," O'Connor 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. 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." The Miami Marlins promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday, two years after the major league team made history by hiring Kim Ng as general manager. "I think its a really special place," she 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. 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 spent five years as managing director at Morgan Stanley and six years as director at UBS Investment Bank before being named Miami's senior vice president and chief of staff in 2017. Ng handles the on-field business, OConnor runs the off-field business. 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. Caroline O'Connor before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. Kellie Fischer has a similar role in Texas, as the Rangers' EVP and chief financial officer. Derek Jeter, who hired O'Connor, stepped down as the organization's CEO in February. Anthony Puccio is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. Miami has been trying to turn things around, on the field and off, for the better part of the last two decades. In 2019, she became the Chief Operating. O'Connor has seen progress. The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations . OConnors ties to the Garden State run deep. Miami promoted Caroline OConnor to the president of business operations on Monday, making it the first major U.S. sports franchise to have women serving simultaneously as president and general manager. Credit: AP/Lynne Sladky. 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 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. "When I talk to young girls, I really like them to see me in my role because I didn't feel like I had that role model," O'Connor said. The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations . The Marlins will look to O'Connor and Ng to help a team coming off back-to-back losing seasons. OConnor feels the same way. OConnor has seen progress. OConnor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattles Catie Griggs is the other. The move makes the Marlins the first major sports franchise to have women operating the entirety of team day-to-day business . O'Connor's path to this spot was, in some ways, unintentional. With the 2023 World Baseball Classic coming to Miami for all three rounds in March, including the championship game, the Marlins know big . She then moved on to UBS Investment Bank as Director from 2006 to 2012. However, OConnors hire marks a first in mens pro sports, as the Marlins continue adding to their history of diverse hires. "And I want people to see themselves when they see me and know that it is a possibility.". MIAMI, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- The Miami Marlins named Caroline O'Connor as president of business operations, the team announced Monday. Schumaker and Jay are part of a re-vamped coaching staff for a struggling Marlins franchise. O'Connor joined the Marlins in 2017 as a senior vice president and chief of staff, thanks to former CEO Derek Jeter. OConnor started as Miamis senior vice president and chief of staff before becoming 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, owner Bruce Sherman said. I think we have so many people in this market that love entertainment, love sports, love baseball, love getting together and going out. next post. Ng, colleagues inspire women: 'Work to do'. 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. Be the first one to comment on this story. (Courtesy of MLB / Marlins) The recently promoted president of business operations is set to enter her sixth season with the Miami Marlins in a new role. 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.. O'Connor has worked her way up the organizational ladder. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. Get on our list for weekly sports business, industry trends, interviews, and more. We've received your submission. The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor 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. November 14, 2022. The team has named Caroline O'Connor the new President of Business Operations. 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.". The Miami Marlins have made history, again. OConnor is fixated on how to get those people to come back as Marlins customers. The business operation side oversees things like ballpark facilities, security, legal, marketing, sales and other things in that arena. 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 . The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president Read More Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. Played softball, basketball, and tennis up through high school. 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 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. By taking that leap, OConnor and Ng are now part of a growing class of women executives leading teams in baseball. The Marlins become the second professional sports team to have women operating the entirety of a teams day-to-day business, with Ng and OConnor overseeing the on- and off-field operations, respectively. 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 doesn't mind the "trailblazer" description. The announcement was made Monday morning and it's a history-making one. "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," OConnor said. Caroline O'Connor is the Chief Operating Officer for the Miami Marlins, the Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida. by hiring Kim Ng as their general manager, According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Director at UBS Investment Bank (2006-12), Managing director at Morgan Stanley (2012-17), Chief operating officer at Marlins (2017-2022), Named an Influential Businesswoman by the South Florida Business Journal (2021). 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. With OConnor and Ng, a Ridgewood High School graduate, at the helm, the Marlins are a franchise being led by two of the most powerful women in mens professional sports. The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations on. 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. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of an MLB team along with the Seattle Mariners' Catie Griggs. The Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as GM in November 2020; two years later, theyve made another significant move. Griggs leads the Mariners; Laura Day is Minnesota's 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 and Ng will continue to break barriers for women in sports. O'Connor has overseen growth in season-ticket sales. I had a great job. Jeter was part of the ownership group that took over in 2017; he's gone, but two of his more significant hires -- Ng and O'Connor -- are now tasked with finishing the job. 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. When I talk to young girls, I really like them to see me in my role because I didnt feel like I had that role model, OConnor said. Miami Marlins chief operating officer Caroline O'Connor walks with Derek Jeter, chief executive officer and part owner of the Marlins, during spring training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline OConnor to President of Business Operations. 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.". Laura Day is the Minnesota Twins' executive vice president and chief business officer. ", Astros win second World Series title in six seasons, cement dynasty status. Ng handles the on-field business, O'Connor runs the off-field business. I don't have a lot of role models.". The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations. In 2019, he was promoted to the position of chief operating officer. Her career has spanned high-profile roles with companies such as IBM, UBS Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley. O'Connor feels the same way. Catie Griggs was hired by the Seattle Mariners as President of Business Operations back in July 2021. "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. Continuing to advance to new levels. OConnor went on to work for IBM, UBS Investment Bank and Morgan Stanley. The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline OConnor to president of business operations. With O'Connor and general manager Kim Ng at the helm, the Marlins are led by two of the highest-ranking women in professional sports -- becoming what the organization believes to be the first team to have women operating the entirety of the team day-to-day business. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. 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. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. In 2016, he received New York University's CCTOP scholarship and earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from St. John's University. 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. Similar to Ng, OConnor was brought to the Marlins in 2017 by then-chief executive and New York Yankee icon Derek Jeter. O'Connor is fixated on how to get those people to come back as Marlins customers. O'Connor takes the reins. I think its a really special place, she said. She worked for some powerful places: IBM, UBS Investment Bank, Morgan Stanley. She wasnt thinking about a career in sports. "Bruce has put a lot of trust in us," O'Connor said (via miamiherald.com). She was naturally drawn to sports, playing basketball, tennis, soccer and softball. Jeter was part of the ownership group that took over in 2017. Miami, FL 33128, Neill L. Miller Bicycle Safety Education Program, 2018 Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade. She is expected to oversee all of the club's business operations, including sales and marketing. "I think it's a really special place," she said. Puccio has 10 years of experience in journalism and content creation, previously working for SB Nation, The Associated Press, New York Daily News, SNY, and Front Office Sports. 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.. I think it makes our organization unique and stand out, and shows what women can do and the roles that they can hold.". OConnor is only the second woman to serve as President of a Major League Baseball team. All Rights Reserved. previous post. Congratulations, Caroline! She later climbed to chief operating officer in '19. Seahawks' John Schneider, Pete Carroll keep options open, Seahawks center Austin Blythe announces retirement, Bobby Wagner? Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. "With that being said, I havent been able to see a lot of people who look like me doing the stuff that I do. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. She first started out her career as a senior IT specialist at IBM form 2000 to 2006. STAY UP-TO-DATE: Subscribe to our Sports newsletter now! The growing role of women in baseball leadership isnt lost on OConnor. 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 . "It's taken a real community to get behind me," O'Connor said. "And I want people to see themselves when they see me and know that it is a possibility.". "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. Its just trying to create an experience that attracts everyone.. The Marlins have made the history books again for the team's hiring decisions, two years after Miami's Kim Ng became the first female general manager in MLB history.. Driving the news: The Marlins promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations yesterday. 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. Check his Twitter @APooch. 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. The Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as GM in November 2020, and just two seasons later, theyve made another bold move. The Marlins are ahead of their class when it comes to diversification in the workplace, and the promotion of OConnor speaks to that. Caroline O'Connor appears before a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, April 15, 2022, in Miami. The growing role of women in baseball leadership isn't lost on O'Connor. "With that being said, I haven't been able to see a lot of people who look like me doing the stuff that I do. "Bruce has put a lot of trust. 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. Its just trying to create an experience that attracts everyone.". Caroline O'Connor was originally brought into the Marlins organization by Derek Jeter in 2017. Ive been incredibly fortunate in that Ive had a lot of support from a lot of different people, regardless of gender, my entire career, Griggs said earlier this year on a panel at Seattle University. "A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," O'Connor said. It's a historic move. This week, Kathleen and Daniel sat down with Caroline to talk about her journey from investment banking to the Marlins, why she . Please logout and login again. 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. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattle's Catie Griggs is the other. 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