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.
DeWitt III, 58, has been instrumental in significant projects for the Cardinals, including overseeing the opening of Busch Stadium in 2006 and the development and launch of Ballpark Village Phases I and II in 2014 and 2020, respectively. Bill DeWitt Jr. will continue in his capacity as chairman and principal owner, maintaining his involvement in both baseball and business matters.
Bill DeWitt Jr. stated that this evolution reflects the family's commitment to the team, its fans, and the community, and represents a natural progression of leadership for the next generation of the Cardinals.