Key facts
- Bill DeWitt III has been named the new chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals.
- He previously held the position of team president since 2008.
- Anuk Karunaratne has been promoted to president of business operations.
- Bill DeWitt Jr. remains as chairman and principal owner.
Bill DeWitt III has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the St. Louis Cardinals, taking over from his role as team president which he held since 2008. The team also announced the promotion of Anuk Karunaratne to president of business operations. This leadership transition is part of an organizational restructuring that began with Chaim Bloom's appointment as president of baseball operations in September.