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Cardinals elevate Bill DeWitt III and Anuk Karunaratne to top leadership roles
The St. Louis Cardinals announced a leadership transition on Wednesday, June 24. Bill DeWitt III has been promoted to chief executive officer to oversee both baseball and business operations. Anuk Karunaratne was named President of Business Operations as part of a long-term succession strategy.
What changed
The organization announced new executive appointments for Bill DeWitt III and Anuk Karunaratne.
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Cardinals Appoint Bill DeWitt III as CEO and Anuk Karunaratne as President of Business Operations
confidence 100%The St. Louis Cardinals announced a leadership transition on Wednesday, June 24. Bill DeWitt III has been promoted to chief executive officer to oversee both baseball and business operations. Anuk Karunaratne was named President of Business Operations as part of a long-term succession strategy.
What's confirmed:
- Bill DeWitt III was named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, June 24.
- Bill DeWitt III previously served as team president since 2008.
- Anuk Karunaratne was promoted to President of Business Operations.
- Bill DeWitt Jr. will remain as chairman and principal owner.
- The new CEO role expands Bill DeWitt III's responsibilities to include both baseball and business operations.
- The changes are part of a long-planned leadership succession strategy.