Brian Carroll

Brian Carroll has a diverse and extensive work experience in the media and sports industries. Brian is currently the Executive Vice President of Global Media Distribution & Partnerships at the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). In this role, they negotiate and manages contracts with various media outlets and partnerships. Prior to this, they held positions as the Senior Vice President of Global Media Distribution, Senior Vice President of Television and New Media, and Vice President of Television and Emerging Media at LPGA.

In addition to their work at LPGA, Brian Carroll is also involved in various advisory and mentorship roles. Brian is the Co-Founder of IU Angel Ventures Sports Initiative at Indiana University Bloomington and serves as an Advisor, Mentor, and Judge at Stadia Ventures. Brian is also the Chair of the Sports Management Advisory Council at the University of North Florida and a Member of the National Advisory Board for the DeVos Sport Business Management Program at the University of Central Florida.

Earlier in their career, Brian Carroll worked at PGA TOUR as the Director of Broadcasting and Programming and held other positions within the broadcasting department. Brian also worked at ESPN, where they held various roles in brand management, program planning, and production. Additionally, they were a Senior Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida.

Overall, Brian Carroll has a wealth of experience in media distribution, partnerships, and sports management, with a focus on golf. Brian has also been actively involved in mentorship and advisory roles within the industry.

Brian Carroll attended Greece Athena High School. The specific dates of their high school education are not provided. After completing high school, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications and Criminal Justice from Indiana University Bloomington. Brian attended Indiana University from 1991 to 1995. Following their undergraduate studies, they enrolled in the University of Connecticut School of Business from 1998 to 2001, where they earned an MBA with a focus on Marketing, Management, and Finance. Later on, from 2013 to 2016, Brian pursued a Master of Arts in Communications (Global Strategic Communications) from the University of Florida.