The ACC has found its replacement for outgoing commissioner John Swofford — Northwestern University’s Vice President for Athletics & Recreation at Northwestern University James J. Phillips, Pd.D.
From the ACC’s press release:
Phillips has led Northwestern to elite status both on and off the playing fields. In competition, under his leadership, 10 of Northwestern’s athletic programs won conference or national championships, with the football team clinching the Big Ten West Division crown twice in the last three seasons. Nine of Northwestern’s 15 all-time football bowl appearances have occurred with Phillips at the helm, as well as the school’s first appearance in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.