ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The St. Louis Cardinals have announced an organizational leadership transition.
On Wednesday afternoon, the organization announced that Bill DeWitt III was named Chief Executive Officer and Anuk Karunaratne was promoted to President of Business Operations. Bill DeWitt Jr. will continue as Chairman and Principal Owner.
“This organizational evolution reflects our family’s enduring commitment to the Cardinals, our fans, and our community,” said Bill DeWitt, Jr., Chairman of the St. Louis Cardinals. “Today’s news also represents a natural progression of leadership responsibilities to steward the next generation of Cardinals baseball, both on and off the field.”
Chaim Bloom will continue in the role as President of Baseball Operations.
DeWitt III, 58, has been the President of the St. Louis Cardinals since 2008.
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“I’m honored by this expanded opportunity to lead the Cardinals organization,” said DeWitt III. “Anuk’s elevation to President of Business Operations reflects the strength of his leadership and his deep commitment to working collaboratively with our staff, business partners, and fans. Together with Chaim Bloom’s baseball operations leadership, we have a young but experienced team with a great vision for the future.”
Karunaratne, 43, joined the Cardinals in 2024 as a Senior Vice President of Business Operations.
“I came here 25 years ago as a college student at Washington University, and am now blessed to have the opportunity of a lifetime with one of the most iconic franchises in all of sports, while living in an amazing St. Louis community that my family now calls home,” Karunaratne said. “I am grateful to the DeWitt Family for this privilege, and recognize the great responsibility that comes with it.”
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