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Experience30+ Years
LevelLeadership

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

Professional employment history
  • PGA TOURCurrent
    Jun 2025–Present· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      Jun 2025–Present
  • 2005–Jun 2025· 20 yrs 5 mos
    • Chief Media and Business Officer
      Mar 2017–Jun 2025
    • Executive Vice President, Media; President & CEO NFL Network
      Apr 2014–Mar 2017
    • Chief Operating Officer, NFL Media
      2011–Apr 2014
    • SVP, Media Strategy & Digital Media
      2007–2011
    • VP, Media Strategy and Digital Media
      2005–2007
  • 2003–2005· 2 yrs
    • Director, Strategy and Finance
      2003–2005
  • 2000–2003· 3 yrs
    • Director, Corporate Business Development
      2000–2003
  • 1996–1998· 2 yrs
    • Analyst, Investment Banking, Media & Entertainment Group
      1996–1998

Education

MBA

Harvard Business School

BA

English. Business

Brigham Young University

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Skills & Expertise

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StrategySocial MediaStrategic PartnershipsContent StrategyMarketing StrategyContent DevelopmentTelevisionDigital StrategyAffiliate RelationsBusiness DevelopmentDigital Media