FLUSHING, N.Y., September 18, 2024 - The New York Mets recently announced that Samantha Engelhardt has been appointed as the organization¡¯s Chief Operating Officer and a member of the executive leadership team. Engelhardt brings to the organization a breadth of knowledge in strategy and business operations from her previous roles at the National Basketball Association.

With the Mets, Engelhardt will oversee various business functions including Communications, Finance, Strategy & Analytics and Technology, and will be responsible for helping to optimize overall daily operations on the business side of the Mets organization.

¡°We¡¯re delighted to welcome Samantha and her wealth of expertise to the executive leadership team of the New York Mets,¡± said Mets President of Business Operations M. Scott Havens. ¡°Her strong character and impressive track record at the NBA in helping to drive corporate strategy, product innovation and operational execution will play a key role in the continued evolution of our business.¡±

Most recently, Engelhardt was the Senior Vice President, Head of Global Strategy & Business Operations for the NBA. She served nearly a decade with the NBA, with a focus on the strategic operations and organizational effectiveness of the league. She was a key advisor to leadership, identifying opportunities for investment and innovation, executing on strategic initiatives, and generating short- and long-term growth in international markets. Engelhardt also worked in the NBA¡¯s Team Marketing & Business Operations department, focusing on team strategy and analytics across ticketing, partnerships, marketing and digital.

¡°Growing up here, there are a few brands that are just quintessentially New York, and the Mets are one of them,¡± said Engelhardt. ¡°The energy around this team is electric right now and as a longtime Mets fan, having this opportunity is a dream come true. I can¡¯t wait to work across the organization as the Mets continue to evolve and grow as a sports and entertainment property.¡±

Prior to her time with the NBA, Engelhardt worked at the National Football League and Evercore Partners.

Engelhardt received her B.S. from NYU¡¯s Stern School of Business, her M.B.A. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and her M.P.A. from The Kennedy School at Harvard University.

A native New Yorker, she currently resides in Westchester with her husband Jamie and four children ¨C Alexandra, Jack, Isabel and Dana.