Billy Beane

Billy Bean is a former professional baseball player, an accomplished author, and is currently a major league baseball (MLB) front office executive serving as Vice President and Special Assistant to the Commissioner. In 2014, Mr. Bean was announced as MLB's first-ever Ambassador for Inclusion. As a senior advisor to Commissioner Rob Manfred, his role focuses on baseball's social responsibility initiatives and LGBT inclusion. Among his responsibilities, Mr. Bean works with MLB's 30 clubs to bring awareness to all players, coaches, managers, umpires, employees, and stakeholders throughout baseball to ensure an equitable, inclusive, and supportive workplace for everyone.