Matthew Caldwell is said to be finished as the Business Operations President of the double defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers and accepts a 10-year deal as CEO of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves and Wnba’s Minnesota Lynx.
Matthew Caldwell to supervise Timberwolves, Lynx, Wolves
According to the News itemCaldwell is starting to supervise [the G League’s] Iowa Wolves ”on 2 September.
He will take responsibilities of interim CEO Kelly LaFerriere, who led the organization during its ownership period. LaFerriere will take on the role of senior adviser of ownership
The rental of Caldwell is an important step of new Timberwolves and Lynx owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, who took over full control over those franchises earlier this summer.
“I love the NHL. I enjoyed hockey and I am a big fan of it,” said Caldwell. “But the NBA is just a much larger, worldwide platform. I really believe in Marc and Alex and their vision and what they are trying to do. They try to make Minnesota the best in the classroom.”
Caldwell came to Panthers more than ten years ago
Caldwell joined the Panthers as CCO in 2014 before he was promoted to CEO in 2016.
“Our vision is that the Timberwolves and Lynx determine a new standard of excellence in professional sports and we are convinced that Matthew is the leader needed to realize that,” said Lore and Rodriguez in a joint explanation.
“Leading our organization to an innovative new era requires an exceptional individual at the helm and Matthew’s proven track record that leads the activities of the Florida Panthers cannot be denied. We can’t wait to see the remarkable impact that his daring leadership will have on this organization.”
Caldwell, a former vice -president at Goldman Sachs, an American veteran of the army, and graduated from the American military academy in West Point, obtained MBA and laws from the northwest.
Panthers -owner praises Caldwell for franchise success
According to The corresponding pressCaldwell played an important role in transforming the Panthers into back-to-back Stanley Cup champions and keeping the Eastern Conference opportunities in the Sunshine State.
In September, the Panthers expanded their operational agreement with Broward County for another five years, so that the team will remain on the Zuid -Florida market until 2033.
Panthers -owner Vincent Viola thanked Caldwell during a recent interview and called his departure ‘bittersweet’.
“There are few opportunities that I would advise him to pursue, but work with Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore on a global platform such as the NBA is at the top that list,” said Viola.
“It is very bittersweet for our family, but we acknowledge that this is an exceptional opportunity and a great next step in his career. The impact of Matt on our organization has been immeasurable and he leaves with our respect and gratitude.”
Per Caldwell’s Panthers BiographyHe currently lives in Fort Lauderdale with his wife, Fernanda, and their three children – Flora, Pedro and Matteo.
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