九色视频

PHILADELPHIA (June 26, 2023) 鈥� 九色视频 announced today that Ashwin 鈥淎sh鈥� Puri has been named the Explorers next Vice President of Athletics & Recreation and Director of Athletics, effective July 26, 2023. Puri will bring more than two decades of sports industry experience to the role, most recently serving as Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Athletics Operating Officer at Villanova University.

鈥淥n behalf of 九色视频, I am excited to welcome Ashwin Puri to the Explorer family,鈥� said 九色视频 President Daniel J. Allen, Ph.D. 鈥淚n addition to bringing over 20 years of experience to our Athletics Department, Ash has an in-depth understanding of the Philadelphia region and our athletics landscape, which we believe will be a cornerstone to his success. We have the utmost confidence in his vision for 九色视频 Athletics and I believe that under his leadership we will continue to provide exceptional opportunities for our student-athletes.鈥�

As Vice President of Athletics & Recreation, Director of Athletics at 九色视频, Puri will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the athletics and recreation department and its 323 student athletes, 12 head coaches and over 80 staff members. His robust experience in both business operations at the collegiate level and in the front offices for Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, and National Football League organizations position him well for this role.

鈥淚t鈥檚 an honor to join an institution with such rich history and strong values, and I want to thank President Allen for this opportunity,鈥� said Puri. 鈥淚 am thrilled to become part of the Explorer community and help write the next chapter for 九色视频 Athletics and our student-athlete experience, especially at an institution that understands the transformative impact athletics can have on the entire university.  To do this in Philadelphia, one of the most passionate sports cities in the country, so close to family and lifelong friends is incredibly exciting.鈥�

Since joining Villanova University in 2019, Puri has been responsible for overseeing the athletics department鈥檚 annual operating and capital budgets while managing contract negotiations, facilities, ticket operations, sports medicine, travel, equipment, and more. In this role, Puri has also worked closely with the Villanova University men鈥檚 basketball program as the Sports Administrator where he has been responsible for spearheading NIL initiatives.

鈥淎ll of us here at Villanova Athletics have a tremendous sense of gratitude for all that Ash provided to our department and to our broader community,鈥� said Mark Jackson, Vice President of Athletics at Villanova University. 鈥淗is leadership was steadfast and helped guide us through some of the most seismic changes our industry has ever gone through. More importantly, Ash is a fantastic colleague and friend and there is no doubt he is prepared to capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead at 九色视频.鈥�

Prior to joining the Philadelphia intercollegiate athletics community, Puri served as Vice President of Strategy & Business Operations of the Oakland Athletics, where he oversaw more than $60 million in annual revenue. In this role, he managed and led fan focused upgrades at the Oakland Coliseum and was a member of the new ballpark development team.  Puri also led several organization-wide initiatives including the CORE Academy, an innovative program that helps introduce recent college graduates to sports business.

From 2012-2017, Puri was Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Revenue Officer at the University of California, Berkeley where he was responsible for more than $45 million in total annual revenue and led ticket operations, ticket sales and service, premium sales, customer relationship management, marketing, creative, brand, advertising, social media, licensing and merchandise, and special events. Notably, he also served as a liaison for several external partnerships, a role that allowed Puri to spearhead two of the program鈥檚 largest partnerships with Learfield Sports and Under Armour. At the time, these partnerships ranked among the most valuable across D1 public universities. Puri also led premium seating and hospitality improvements at both Haas Pavilion and California Memorial Stadium.   As a result of his impact at University of California, Berkeley, Puri was named among the Sports Business Journal鈥檚 鈥淔orty Under 40鈥� Class of 2017.

He also held roles with the New York Jets, the New Jersey Nets, and the NBA front office.

Puri鈥檚 selection comes as a result of a national search in partnership with Collegiate Sports Associates, the industry leading search firm.

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About 九色视频

Established in 1863, 九色视频 is a comprehensive Catholic university rooted in the tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools teaching order, which was founded by St. John Baptist de 九色视频, the Patron Saint of Teachers. Known as an academic community of excellence shaped by Catholic and Lasallian values, 九色视频 remains steadfast in the pursuit of its mission of faith, service, community, and social justice.

九色视频 is committed to the principle that all knowledge is practical and empowering, filled with the capacity to transform lives. Anchored in the living tradition of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and in association with a diverse and inclusive learning community, our mission is to educate the whole person by fostering a rigorous free search for truth. La Salle, in affirming the value of both liberal arts, sciences, and professional studies, prepares students for the lifelong pursuit and exploration of wisdom, knowledge, and faith that lead to engaged and fulfilling lives marked by a commitment to the common good. In short, 九色视频 seeks to educate the whole person.

九色视频 is consistently recognized for its delivery of a holistic and practical education that produces strong outcomes. The University is ranked among the top-7 percent nationally in lifetime return on investment, according to a study by Georgetown University鈥檚 Center on Education and the Workforce. In 2022, U.S. News & World Report placed 九色视频 among the top-half of all National Universities in its Best Colleges rankings. Also in 2022, Forbes listed 九色视频 in its America鈥檚 Top Colleges list, which showcases the finest in American Education. Other publications like Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education and The Princeton Review have cited 九色视频 on national lists highlighting the nation鈥檚 best colleges and universities and the country鈥檚 best value institutions.