The Chicago Bears have hired Kevin Warren as their new president and CEO, and he’ll be officially introduced next Tuesday.
Warren replaces Ted Phillips, who’s been with the Bears for 40 years, including 23 as the president/CEO. Warren will officially begin his work in the spring.
“I am honored and recognize the responsibility bestowed upon me to lead the Chicago Bears during this exciting and pivotal time for the franchise,” Warren said in a statement, via ChicagoBears.com. “I look forward to building on the rich tradition that started with George Halas and connecting with the unique and vibrant fanbase in Chicago.
“I join the Chicago Bears with gratitude and drive to carry out and build upon the legacy and spirit of this founding franchise and my predecessors. This is a franchise that is respected in all of professional sports, and I am humbled to be selected as the next President & CEO of the Chicago Bears. I sincerely thank Virginia McCaskey, George McCaskey, the McCaskey family, Ted Phillips and the search team, for the responsibility and trust placed in me to lead the Chicago Bears and deliver championships to Chicago.”
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