The Big East Conference has appointed Tim Brosnan, a former Major League Baseball executive, as its new commissioner, effective September 1. Brosnan, a 68-year-old Georgetown graduate, takes over from outgoing commissioner Val Ackerman, who led the conference for 13 years.

Ackerman, a Hall of Fame executive dedicated to basketball, leaves behind a stable Big East, which has seen teams like Villanova and Connecticut secure four national titles in the past decade. Brosnan’s hiring marks a significant shift, as he brings minimal basketball experience but extensive expertise in sports business and finance, appealing to the 11 school presidents who made the decision.

Rev. Brian J. Shanley, chair of the league's Board of Directors, emphasized that Brosnan's background in revenue generation and partnership-building aligns with the conference's future goals. Shanley noted:

"Tim Brosnan has shown to be a smart, highly respected leader with high personal and professional values rooted in his dedication to the service of others."

Brosnan's impressive resume includes a 24-year tenure with MLB, where he was involved in negotiating media rights deals. He also played a key role in Georgetown's NIL collective and has been recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports by Sports Business Journal.

In his statement, Brosnan expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating:

"The Big East is one of the most iconic brands in college sports, and I am grateful and deeply honored to have the opportunity to lead the conference into its next chapter."

As the Big East adapts to a turbulent landscape marked by player empowerment and roster instability, Brosnan's business acumen is expected to enhance the conference's financial and competitive standing in Division I.