Brian Rolapp
{{Short description|American businessman}}
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| alma_mater = Brigham Young University, Harvard Business School
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Brian Rolapp is the Chief Executive Officer of the PGA Tour.[https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/company/2025/06/17/pga-tour-announces-brian-rolapp-as-ceo-commissioner-jay-monahan-to-remain-with-tour-through-2026 PGA TOUR announces Brian Rolapp as CEO; Commissioner Jay Monahan to remain with TOUR through 2026], pgatour.com
While with the NFL, Rolapp was responsible for the NFL's media businesses including digital media, NFL Network, advertising sales, NFL sponsorships, NFL media assets, television contracts, and digital media rights. Rolapp graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) with a degree in English and completed a Master of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.Christiansen, Jordan. [https://marriottmag.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/nfl-evp-brian-rolapp-qa/ "NFL EVP Brian Rolapp Q&A"], Marriott Exchange, 22 September 2020. Retrieved on 24 December 2020.
Professional career
Rolapp began as an analyst at CIBC World Markets for their Media and Entertainment Group. In 2000, Rolapp joined NBC Universal as the Director of Business Development in New York City. His concentration included NBC's cable and new media strategies and their acquisition of all properties of Vivendi Universal Entertainment, which include USA Network, Sci-Fi and Trio. After three years with NBC Universal, Rolapp moved to the NFL Network in 2003 where he became the Director of Finance and Strategy. In 2005, he was promoted to Vice President of Media Strategy and Digital Media. In 2007, his title was changed to Senior Vice President. He was promoted to COO of NFL Media in 2011 and in 2014 became the Executive Vice President of NFL Media and the CEO and president of the NFL Network, succeeding Steve Bornstein.Flint, Joe. [https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/la-xpm-2013-jul-31-la-et-ct-nfl-bornstein-rolapp-20130731-story.html "NFL's media chief Bornstein to exit in May, Rolapp will move up"], Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2013. Retrieved on 24 December 2020.
Prior to 2018 Rolapp had been named to the Sports Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Hall of Fame. He had also been named as a potential successor to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.Belson, Ken. [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/13/sports/nfl-goodell.html "Roger Goodell Begins to Shape a Team for His Stretch Run"], The New York Times, 13 March 2018. Retrieved on 24 December 2020.
Personal life
Rolapp lives in Darien, Connecticut, with his wife, Cindy, and their four children. Rolapp grew up outside of Washington, D.C.. His father was Rich Rolapp, the long‑time president of the American Horse Council.Phipps, Ogden Mills. [http://www.jockeyclub.com/default.asp?section=RT&year=2014&area=9 "Brian Rolapp - Executive Vice President, NFL Media; President and CEO, NFL Network"], JockeyClub.com, 2014. Retrieved on 24 December 2020. He is a practicing member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.Roberts, Daniel. [https://fortune.com/2015/01/26/nfl-brian-rolapp/ "NFL's digital chief: ‘Football is the only sure bet’"], Fortune, 26 January 2015. Retrieved on 24 December 2020. He is a national trustee for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and a member of the National Advisory Council at the Marriott School of Business at BYU.Gurliacci, David. [https://darienite.com/event/darienite-brian-rolapp-nfl-chief-media-officer-speaks-at-dca "Darienite Brian Rolapp Speaks at DCA"], Darienite.com, Retrieved on 24 December 2020.
References
External links
- [https://marriottschool.byu.edu/advisoryboard/directory/member/?id=2856 Marriott School of Business National Advisory Council]
- [https://twitter.com/brianrolapp?lang=en Brian Rolapp Twitter Account]
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Category:Harvard Business School alumni
Category:American chief operating officers
Category:American chief executives in the mass media industry