Sam Kennedy (baseball executive)
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Born | 1973 (age 50–51) |
Alma mater | Trinity College (Connecticut) |
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Samuel H. Kennedy (born 1973) is an
Early life and education
The son of an
Career
After an internship with the
Kennedy began his San Diego career as an account executive, and had risen to executive director/corporate accounts and broadcasting when (along with Lucchino and, eventually, Epstein) he joined the Red Sox front office during the 2001–02 offseason upon the team's purchase by
Kennedy also worked to enlarge the footprint of parent company FSG. In 2004, working under chief operating officer
Kennedy was named the successor to longtime Red Sox president Lucchino on August 1, 2015, when Lucchino announced his decision to retire from his executive positions at the close of the team's 2015 season.[6] Lucchino's CEO post was initially left vacant, and on August 18, 2015, the Red Sox also named veteran MLB executive Dave Dombrowski to the new position of president, baseball operations.[7][8] On August 2, 2017, the Red Sox and FSM announced Kennedy's appointment as CEO, and signed him to a new five-year contract as both CEO and president.[9] In March 2021, FSG announced that Kennedy had joined its ownership group and become a partner.[10] Three years later, Kennedy was promoted to FSG's chief executive post.[11]
Personal life
Kennedy and his family reside in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
References
- ^ a b Abraham, Peter (August 2, 2015). "Sam Kennedy stands ready for promotion to Red Sox president". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- Sports Business Journal. March 1, 2024. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
- ^ Borchers, Callum (March 23, 2014). "Seven things you should know about Sam Kennedy". The Boston Globe. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ a b c 2015 Boston Red Sox Official Media Guide, pp. 31-32
- The Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
- ^ The Boston Herald. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ "Larry Lucchino to step down as Red Sox president and CEO", SI.com
- ^ Hohler, Bob (September 5, 2015). "Keeping notes as he paid his dues, Dave Dombrowski rose to the top". The Boston Globe. Retrieved September 8, 2015.
- ^ Chronis, Evan (August 3, 2017). "Sam Kennedy elevated to CEO of Red Sox". Boston Red Sox official web site. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
- ^ Fenway Sports Group (31 March 2021): Fenway Sports Group Announces Significant Investment by RedBird Capital Partners; LeBron James, Maverick Carter Join FSG Membership
- ^ Silverman, Michael (March 1, 2024). "Sam Kennedy Named CEO of Fenway Sports Group". bostonglobe.com. The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 4, 2024.