Sam Kennedy, President of the Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, agreed to a contract extension Wednesday and was also promoted to Chief Executive Officer, the Red Sox announced.
Kennedy, who has served in his role as President since October 2015, and started with the team in 2002, will continue to report to Red Sox owners John Henry and Tom Werner.
“Sam has been a critical part of our front office since 2002, and over the past two years at the helm, has proven himself to be a successful and effective leader of this franchise,” said Werner.