January 19, 2023 – Government search agency Nolan Partners, an Excel Sports activities Administration firm, has assisted within the recruitment of Kevin Warren as president and chief govt officer of the Chicago Bears skilled soccer workforce. Most just lately, Mr. Warren was commissioner of the Large Ten Convention, the oldest Division I collegiate athletic convention. He succeeds Ted Phillips, who’s retiring after 40 years with the Bears, together with the final 23 as president and CEO. Mr. Warren will start official membership enterprise within the spring.
“Kevin is a person of integrity, respect and excellence, all of that are important core values of the Chicago Bears, and we welcome his perspective and numerous thought to steer this storied group,” stated Bears chairman George H. McCaskey. “He’s a confirmed chief who has many instances stepped outdoors of his consolation zone to problem establishment for unconventional progress and prosperity. On this position, Warren will serve within the major management place of the franchise to assist carry the following Tremendous Bowl championship trophy dwelling to Bears followers.”
“Kevin goes to be an amazing useful resource and I’m excited to get began with him,” stated Bears common supervisor Ryan Poles. “In my time spent with him throughout the interview course of, it rapidly turned obvious his resumé and enterprise acumen can be a robust asset to serving to enhance our group and in the end attain our purpose to be a championship group.”
Sturdy Expertise
Mr. Warren, 59, is the primary black president within the Bears 103-year historical past and the primary president and CEO employed from outdoors the group. He has 21 years of expertise as an NFL govt with the St. Louis Rams (1997 to 2000), Detroit Lions (2001 to 2003) and Minnesota Vikings (2005 to 2019). He was Large Ten commissioner for 3 years.
“I’m honored and acknowledge the accountability bestowed upon me to steer the Chicago Bears throughout this thrilling and pivotal time for the franchise,” Mr. Warren stated. “I sit up for constructing on the wealthy custom that began with George Halas and connecting with the distinctive and vibrant fanbase in Chicago. I be a part of the Chicago Bears with gratitude and drive to hold out and construct upon the legacy and spirit of this founding franchise and my predecessors. This can be a franchise that’s revered in all {of professional} sports activities, and I’m humbled to be chosen as the following president and CEO of the Chicago Bears. I sincerely thank Virginia McCaskey, George McCaskey, the McCaskey household, Ted Phillips, and the search workforce, for the accountability and belief positioned in me to steer the Chicago Bears and ship championships to Chicago.”
Mr. Warren, who’s an lawyer, initially entered the NFL with the Rams, serving as vice chairman of participant packages/soccer authorized counsel earlier than being promoted to vice chairman of soccer administration. He earned a Tremendous Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans in Tremendous Bowl XXXIV. He then joined the Lions as senior vice chairman of enterprise operations and common counsel. In 2003, to returned to his hometown of Phoenix, AZ to work for the worldwide regulation agency Greenberg Traurig. In that position, he represented the Wilf household and Minnesota Vikings possession group in what turned a profitable $600 million deal to buy the franchise. He was later employed by the Vikings, serving as govt vice chairman of authorized affairs and chief administrative officer and chief working officer. In Minnesota, Mr. Warren was the NFL’s highest rating black enterprise govt and the primary black COO in league historical past.
A Sports activities & Leisure Search Agency
Nolan Companions is a number one govt search agency with a devoted give attention to sports activities and leisure. Since its founding in 2006, the agency has positioned greater than 750 executives throughout six continents and 30-plus sports activities. Nolan Companions works on a worldwide foundation with purchasers that vary from world-famous sporting golf equipment, governing our bodies, skilled leagues, venues, businesses, universities, broadcasters, and the most important company organizations concerned in sport. Primarily based in London, the agency additionally has workplaces in New York and Dallas. It’s led by Paul Nolan, world chief govt, and Chad Biagini, president. Nolan Companions was acquired by Excel Sports activities Administration final yr.
Excel Sports Management to Acquire U.K.-Based Nolan Partners
Excel Sports activities Administration, an industry-leading sports activities company, has agreed to accumulate sports activities and leisure govt search agency Nolan Companions. London-based Nolan Companions will proceed to be led by chief govt officer Paul Nolan and president Chad Biagini whereas working as a brand new vertical inside Excel’s properties division. Primarily targeted on senior govt and board degree roles, Nolan Companions works on a worldwide foundation with purchasers that vary from sports activities groups, governing our bodies, skilled leagues, venues, businesses, broadcasters, and different company organizations in sports activities. The agency additionally has a efficiency follow that focuses on inserting common managers/sporting administrators, sports activities medication, sports activities science, and recruitment specialists.
Nolan Companions’ shopper portfolio consists of Manchester United FC, Liverpool FC, beIN, Chicago Cubs, NBA, NFL, MLB, Washington Soccer Crew, Wimbledon, Mercedes Method One, PGA Tour, Breeders’ Cup, Los Angeles Clippers, and the British Olympic Affiliation. Its enterprise follow makes a speciality of recruiting senior leaders equivalent to chairpersons, chief executives, C-suite, and vice presidents. Its efficiency follow identifies specialist technical/efficiency expertise equivalent to common managers, technical administrators, sporting administrators, and purposeful specialists in scouting/recruitment, sports activities medication, diet, and sports activities science.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief; Dale M. Zupsansky, Managing Editor; and Stephen Sawicki, Managing Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
