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. "Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. Caroline O'Connor was named president of baseball operations for the Miami Marlins yesterday, almost two years after Kim Ng became the team's general manager. I think she likes being behind the scenes, but I dont know how long we can hide her, Jeter said of OConnor in 2019. 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. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest news when it matters most. While Ng runs the team's on-field operations, OConnor runs off-field business. She wasnt thinking about a career in sports. 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 has worked her way up the organizational ladder. The MLB team's COO has been promoted to president of business operations, effective immediately, Miami Marlins owner Bruce Sherman . With Kim Ng running the. 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. Caroline O'Connor Career Highlights And Achievements. Caroline O'Connor was originally brought into the Marlins organization by Derek Jeter in 2017. Mackenzie Salmon looks at how the Houston Astros won their second title in six seasons and cemented their status as the best team in baseball. The Miami Marlins' offseason of change continues. Caroline O'Connor is the Chief Operating Officer for the Miami Marlins, the Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida. I look forward to working with the team to continue to build on that success and drive further engagement with Marlins baseball while establishing loanDepot park as a top entertainment destination in South Florida.. 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). However, OConnors hire marks a first in mens pro sports, as the Marlins continue adding to their history of diverse hires. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team. O'Connor has been with the Marlins since 2017, working as the chief operating officer since 2019. Jon Jay was also appointed their new first base coach. She worked for some powerful places: IBM, UBS Investment Bank, Morgan Stanley. "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. It's great news that the Marlins have hired Caroline O'Connor, a woman, to be president of baseball operations. I had a great job. The Miami Marlins are promoting Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations. Women are finally getting the opportunity to excel in major front office roles. The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations . section: | slug: marlins-promote-caroline-oconnor-to-team-president-in-historic-hire | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | "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. This week, Kathleen and Daniel sat down with Caroline to talk about her journey from investment banking to the Marlins, why she . She served as senior vice president and chief of staff. Two years ago, the Marlins made history by hiring Kim Ng as their general manager and both executives hail from New Jersey. 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 . The Miami Marlins promoted O'Connor to president of business operations on Monday . 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. 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. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of an MLB team along with the Seattle Mariners' Catie Griggs. 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. Caroline OConnor President of Business Operations, Miami Marlins Miami, Florida, United States 2K followers 500+ connections Join to view profile Miami Marlins Activity The exciting offseason for. 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 that'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. Caroline O'Connor has had quite a successful career and has made some effective role transitions across different companies. O'Connor is just the second woman to serve as president of a Major League Baseball team; Seattle's Catie Griggs is the other. OConnors ties to the Garden State run deep. ", Astros win second World Series title in six seasons, cement dynasty status. 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. 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. Her passion and drive for success is unmatched in our game and the South Florida market. With that being said, I havent been able to see a lot of people who look like me doing the stuff that I do. Griggs, who was elevated to her role this summer, leads the Mariners. Caroline O'Connor Caroline Perry Major League Baseball MLB San Diego Padres. 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. I might have the title, but of course I think about all the people that help me get it., The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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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. 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 . Miami, FL 33128, Neill L. Miller Bicycle Safety Education Program, 2018 Parks Foundation of Miami-Dade. The Miami Marlins promoted OConnor to president of business operations on Monday, Nov . The Associated Press contributed to this report. (Angel City FC was the first when it named Julie Uhrman as president and promoted Angela Hucles to GM in August). 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? The growing role of women in baseball leadership isn't lost on O'Connor. In 2019, she became the Chief Operating Officer. Now they have a woman running the business side as well. 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. 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. The Miami Marlins promoted Caroline OConnor to the president of business operations, the team announced on Monday. 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. Get on our list for weekly sports business, industry trends, interviews, and more. In 2016, he received New York University's CCTOP scholarship and earned a bachelor's degree in Communications from St. John's University. The Marlins will look to O'Connor and Ng to help a team coming off back-to-back losing seasons. 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. OConnor has seen progress. With the 2023 World Baseball Classic coming to Miami for all three rounds in March, including the championship game, the Marlins know big . Green resolutions for 2023. Derek Jeter, who hired O'Connor, stepped down as the organization's CEO in February. The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline OConnor to President of Business Operations. The Miami Marlins have promoted Caroline O'Connor to president of business operations. I might have the title, but of course I think about all the people that help me get it., AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, The Seattle Times does not append comment threads to stories from wire services such as the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post or Bloomberg News. She served as senior vice president and chief of staff. I don't have a lot of role models.". "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. "We are fortunate to have someone with Carolines business acumen and vision leading our day-to-day business operations," Sherman said in a release. She then moved on to UBS Investment Bank as Director from 2006 to 2012. 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