Executive Overview
Brian Rolapp was named by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell the Chief Media and Business Officer of the NFL in March of 2017. In his role as the Chief Media and Business Officer, Rolapp oversees all NFL Media businesses, including broadcasting, NFL Network, NFL Films, and NFL Digital Media. He also leads the development, negotiation and implementation of strategy of the NFL’s content rights, including television contracts and digital media rights and is one of the chief advisors for NFL clubs on various media issues. In addition, Rolapp manages the NFL's other revenue generating areas including the NFL’s Sponsorship, sales, Consumer Products, and Club Business Development groups. Rolapp had served as the Executive Vice President of NFL Media and President and CEO of NFL Network since March 2014, where he succeeded industry veteran Steve Bornstein.
Career Timeline
- PGA TOURCurrentJun 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
- Chief Executive OfficerCurrentJun 2025–Present
- 2005–Jun 2025· 20 yrs 5 mos
- Chief Media and Business OfficerMar 2017–Jun 2025
- Executive Vice President, Media; President & CEO NFL NetworkApr 2014–Mar 2017
- Chief Operating Officer, NFL Media2011–Apr 2014
- SVP, Media Strategy & Digital Media2007–2011
- VP, Media Strategy and Digital Media2005–2007
- 2003–2005· 2 yrs
- Director, Strategy and Finance2003–2005
- 2000–2003· 3 yrs
- Director, Corporate Business Development2000–2003
- 1996–1998· 2 yrs
- Analyst, Investment Banking, Media & Entertainment Group1996–1998
Education
MBA
Harvard Business SchoolBA
English. Business
Brigham Young University