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Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals
The restructuring follows Chaim Bloom’s baseball operations hire and keeps Bill DeWitt Jr. in a reduced day-to-day role.
- On Wednesday, the Cardinals named Bill DeWitt III as CEO and promoted Anuk Karunaratne to president of business operations, restructuring the organization's executive leadership.
- Chairman and principal owner Bill DeWitt Jr., 84, initiated the transition to step back from day-to-day operations while remaining involved in significant team matters. He previously acknowledged his intention to transition leadership to the next generation.
- Over his 18 years as president, DeWitt III oversaw the opening of Busch Stadium in 2006 and the development of Ballpark Village. He will now oversee both baseball and business operations.
- Karunaratne, who joined the Cardinals in 2024 as senior vice president of business operations, previously worked for the Toronto Blue Jays. He now reports to DeWitt III alongside President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom.
- The DeWitts purchased the club 30 years ago for $150 million; today it is valued at $2.75 billion, according to Forbes. This restructuring positions the franchise for generational continuity.
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Cardinals invoke succession plan, install Bill DeWitt III as CEO
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Cardinals unveil new leadership structure
The St. Louis Cardinals have announced a series of executive leadership changes as part of a long-planned succession strategy for the organization. Bill DeWitt III has been promoted to chief executive officer, expanding his responsibilities to oversee both the baseball and business operations of the franchise. The Cardinals also elevated Anuk Karunaratne to president of business operations. In his new role, Karunaratne will oversee all busines…
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Bill DeWitt III promoted from president to chief executive officer of the Cardinals
Bill DeWitt III has been named chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals after serving as team president since 2008.
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