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Big Ten Hires Former MLB Deputy Commissioner Tony Petitti As New Commissioner

The Big Ten has its new commissioner.

Tony Petitti, whose previous roles include MLB deputy commissioner and CBS Sports executive vice president, will replace Kevin Warren as the new leader of the Big Ten, the conference officially announced Wednesday. Petitti will begin his tenure as Big Ten commissioner May 15.

We are proud to announce the seventh Commissioner in the history of the Big Ten Conference, Tony Petitti #B1G

https://t.co/SOUId4VXAW pic.twitter.com/4yFlKW3fDk — Big Ten Conference (@bigten) April 12, 2023

“At this important and transformational time in collegiate athletics, it is truly my great honor to be chosen by the Council of Presidents and Chancellors as the commissioner of the Big Ten Conference,” Petitti said in a news release.