Carolina Panthers team president Kristi Coleman has been promoted to chief executive officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE), owner David Tepper announced Tuesday, making her one of the highest-ranking females in the professional sports industry.

Kristi Coleman will continue to serve as president of the Carolina Panthers, according to a release, while also fulfilling other duties. TSE also announced a change at the top of Charlotte FC.

CHARLOTTE, NC — Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) today announced Kristi Coleman as its new Chief Executive Officer. In her role, she will oversee all TSE business operations. This leadership transition is part of a broader strategic initiative to enhance organizational effectiveness and collaboration by streamlining operations.

Kristi Coleman has been named chief executive officer of Tepper Sports & Entertainment, the organization announced Tuesday.

Carolina Panthers president Kristi Coleman is being named the new CEO of Tepper Sports & Entertainment. Coleman has been the president of the Panthers since February 2022. She first joined the franchise in 2014 as a Controller to Director of Finance.