Report: Panthers ownership to install new CEO effective immediately

Tepper Sports & Entertainment will have a new CEO.

A familiar face will reportedly be taking on a new (and expanded) role at 800 South Mint Street.

According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Carolina Panthers President Kristi Coleman is being named the Chief Executive Officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment—the team’s ownership group. Coleman will now oversee the entire Tepper Sports & Entertainment portfolio—which includes the Panthers, the MLS’ Charlotte FC and Bank of America Stadium.

“Drawing on more than a decade of experience at this organization, Kristi is a proven leader with the insight and expertise to guide us through this pivotal moment in our evolution,” David Tepper, Owner/Executive Chairman of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, said, via FOX 8. “Nicole and I are happy to have her in this expanded role.”

Coleman initially joined the organization as Controller to Director of Finance in 2014. She was named team president in 2022.

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