Kevin Acklin

Kevin Acklin is in his fifth season in the Penguins organization, and first as President of Business Operations after spending previous seasons as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel with the Penguins. He oversees all business operations of the club and its affiliates, reporting directly to ownership at Fenway Sports Group.

Acklin previously served as Chief of Staff to Mayor William Peduto, overseeing all day-to-day operations of the City of Pittsburgh.

A native of the South Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Acklin graduated from Central Catholic High School, earned his undergraduate degree in Government from Harvard University and his law degree from Georgetown University.

Beginning his law career at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, Acklin returned to Pittsburgh in 2003 and was most recently a partner in the law firm Saul Ewing LLP. He specialized in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions. Kevin also handled various matters for pro bono clients, with a focus on representing community groups and victims of domestic violence.

After leading his hockey team at Central Catholic in penalty minutes, Acklin now helps provide better discipline for his two sons and daughter, all three youth ice hockey players.