James Ruth

James Ruth is an experienced marketing executive currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since May 2023, leading a 50-person team in various marketing and business analytics functions. Previously, James held the position of Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing at Austin FC, where efforts focused on brand development from the club's launch in 2020. James's extensive career in sports marketing includes various roles at Major League Soccer from 2013 to 2020, progressing from Senior Strategy Analyst to Vice President of Marketing Properties. Early career experiences include marketing and business development roles at IMG and the New York Cosmos, along with a foundation in municipal investment banking at Citigroup Inc. James holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a dual BBA and BA from Southern Methodist University, specializing in Finance and International Studies.